Project Engineer

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer will oversee multiple projects in the DMV area, requiring the ability to go onsite. This role involves managing various aspects of construction projects to ensure successful completion within deadlines and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day field activities to meet project milestone dates and overall schedule completion.
• Create short-interval look-ahead project schedules to track and proactively address upcoming events.
• Foster a culture that values safety, health, and cleanliness.
• Coordinate work to ensure it is constructed in an orderly manner consistent with contract documents and best-practice standards.
• Establish and maintain dimensional controls for the project, involving third-party survey and layout personnel when appropriate.
• Verify that all work is installed in a workmanlike manner.
• Proactively identify issues two weeks in advance to facilitate solutions.
• Obtain all inspections and fully document the quality aspects of the physical work.
• Ensure all project aspects comply with contract terms and legal requirements.
• Administer client-specific programs such as CQC, Safety, and Environmental Stewardship.
• Conduct and attend pre-construction, progress, and other project and staff meetings.
• Meet regularly with client representatives to discuss project status, identify and resolve problems, and keep clients informed.
• Manage self-performed activities within the established project budget.
• Manage changes in project scope to prevent avoidable rework.
• Assist with acquiring subcontractor proposals to ensure scope of work is met.
• Administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and agreements to meet scope, terms, and conditions.
• Manage the punch list and project closeout process for timely completion.
• Maintain daily paperwork such as timecards, field reports, schedule updates, and email correspondence.
• Provide timely interaction with supporting work groups like accounting, HR, and ICS.
• Direct and manage workloads of supporting staff, including training, mentoring, and follow-up.
• Participate in and encourage staff to seek life-long learning and professional development.
• Report directly to the on-site Project Manager.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in construction and construction management.
• Procore experience.
• Ability to handle RFIs and Submittals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Federal experience preferred but not required.
• Degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience.
• Must be technology savvy.

Work Environment:

Projects are located throughout the DMV area, including the Pentagon. The role involves overseeing multiple projects simultaneously. The first 3-6 months can be worked remotely until the new office opens, after which a hybrid work arrangement is available.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Frederick, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/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:

This is a fully onsite position in Purcellville, VA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

About Actalent:

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.