Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer Commercial Construction Job Description
This full-time Project Engineer role in Connecticut supports complex commercial construction projects within a well-established construction management team. The position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional to gain hands-on experience in project management, field coordination, subcontractor management, and project documentation. The Project Engineer collaborates closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, design teams, and owners to help keep projects organized, on schedule, and aligned with contract requirements while contributing to a strong local culture backed by national resources and growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project coordination and execution across multiple commercial construction projects.
- Manage and track Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, drawings, specifications, and other project documentation to ensure accuracy and timely distribution.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other project stakeholders to resolve project issues and maintain alignment with project goals.
- Assist with subcontractor scope reviews, selection, and buyout processes to ensure clear scopes of work and competitive procurement.
- Support procurement activities, including tracking materials, equipment, and services, and documenting changes as they arise.
- Assist with change order documentation, including gathering supporting information, preparing logs, and helping track associated costs and schedule impacts.
- Contribute to project cost tracking by maintaining logs, updating reports, and assisting with budget-related documentation.
- Review drawings and specifications to identify coordination issues, potential conflicts, and constructability concerns, and help propose solutions.
- Participate in project meetings, document key decisions and follow-up items, and ensure action items are communicated and tracked to completion.
- Support project scheduling efforts by updating schedules, monitoring progress, and helping identify potential delays or sequencing issues.
- Assist with project reporting, including progress reports, status updates, and documentation required by owners and internal stakeholders.
- Support quality control activities by helping verify that work aligns with project plans, specifications, and established standards.
- Assist with project closeout activities, including punch lists, as-built documentation, warranties, and final submittals.
- Maintain accurate project records using construction management software and ensure documentation is organized and easily accessible.
- Help ensure all work is performed in accordance with project plans, specifications, safety expectations, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with field and office teams to promote effective communication, problem-solving, and a positive project environment.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, documentation, and coordination.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager in commercial construction.
- Internship or professional experience in commercial construction is a plus.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings and specifications and ability to interpret them accurately.
- Experience with RFIs, change orders, and submittals in a commercial construction environment.
- Background in commercial project types such as K12, higher education, healthcare, corporate interiors, and manufacturing/warehouse facilities.
- Construction management (CM) degree preferred.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience with construction scheduling and the ability to support schedule development and updates.
- Familiarity with subcontractor selection and buyout processes.
- Ability to use construction management software to manage documentation and project records.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in documentation and reporting.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively with project and field teams.
- Ability to work effectively in a structured environment with established policies, procedures, and corporate standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience on larger and more complex commercial construction projects.
- Exposure to national or regional contractors and comfort working within a corporate structure.
- Interest in long-term career growth within a construction management organization.
- Ability to adapt to different project types and environments, including education, healthcare, and industrial settings.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to work proactively to resolve coordination issues.
- Interest in leveraging national resources while contributing to a close-knit local team culture.
- Motivation to pursue additional safety, scheduling, or construction management training and certifications.
Work Environment
This role is primarily onsite at project locations throughout Connecticut, working out of project trailers and field offices. The position involves regular interaction with field teams, subcontractors, and design professionals in an active construction environment. Work is performed within a structured organization that maintains corporate policies, procedures, and standards while fostering a tight-knit, locally focused culture. The local operation maintains a mid-sized feel with approximately 100 employees in the region, emphasizing strong local leadership, significant career-growth opportunities, and access to larger and more complex projects. The environment blends national resources with a close local culture, offering project variety and long-term career mobility. While the role is predominantly onsite, there may be limited potential for occasional remote work depending on project needs and policies.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glastonbury, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $115000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glastonbury, CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Glastonbury,CT. About Actalent

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