Project Engineer- Data Center Projects

Actalent
Phoenix, AZ, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$83,200.0 - $114,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Centers Project Management Software Microsoft Office Primavera Microsoft SharePoint Value Engineering

Job description

The Project Engineer will play a critical role in supporting project execution from preconstruction through closeout, working closely with field teams, subcontractors, and project leadership. This position offers significant responsibility, exposure to complex projects, and a clear path for advancement in project management., + Enforce and promote jobsite safety standards, conducting weekly inspections and monthly audits

  • Support quality control processes and conduct quality assurance reviews

  • Assist with preconstruction efforts, including estimating, takeoffs, and schedule development

  • Participate in bid analysis and subcontractor selection

  • Help prepare and submit project proposals and permit applications

  • Coordinate procurement of materials and equipment and track deliveries

  • Manage key project documentation, including:

  • RFIs

  • Submittals

  • Change orders

  • Meeting minutes

  • Maintain organized and up-to-date project records and logs

  • Identify and proactively resolve project risks and issues

  • Coordinate and monitor subcontractor activities to ensure alignment with plans and specifications

  • Support adherence to project schedules, budgets, and quality standards

  • Contribute to value engineering and cost-saving initiatives

Requirements

Are you ready to build a career in one of the fastest-growing sectors in construction? We’re seeking a motivated Mission Critical Project Engineer to support high-impact data center and mission critical projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven early-career professional to gain hands-on experience and grow into a Project Manager role within a dynamic, forward-thinking organization., + Bachelor’s degree in:

  • Civil Engineering

  • Construction Management

  • Architectural Engineering, or related field

  • 1+ year of construction experience (mission critical preferred)

  • Working knowledge of construction safety standards and procedures

  • Proficiency with:

  • Procore

  • Primavera P6

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • SharePoint

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship required)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working on data center, mission critical, or high-tech construction projects

  • Exposure to conceptual estimating and bid processes

  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

  • Self-starter with a strong work ethic and desire to grow

Work Environment

  • Combination of office (Scottsdale) and active construction site (Mesa)

Benefits & conditions

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

About the company

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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