Construction Project Engineer

Actalent • Lexington, KY • 4h ago

THIS IS A FULL TIME TRAVELING POSITION WHERE THE INITIAL PROJECT IS IN LEXINGTON, KY (2 years expected). A MONTHLY PER DIEM OF $5,000 IS PROVIDED TO COVER TRAVEL AND LODGING COSTS FOR YOURSELF.

Job Title: Construction Project Engineer

Job Description

Join our team as a Construction Project Engineer, where you will lead dynamic construction projects to successful completion - ensuring safety, timeliness, and budget adherence. Your first project will be a two-year, $60 million ground-up construction of a new addition to a pharmaceutical manufacturing campus. This role offers a competitive salary with the opportunity for overtime. You will be instrumental in guiding engineering, construction management, and superintendent teams in collaboration with the Project Director and/or Sr Project Manager.

Responsibilities

Provide technical, administrative, and subcontractor management support to Project Managers and Project Directors.

Coordinate development and maintenance of execution plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets.

Manage documentation, submittals, RFIs, and communication among project stakeholders.

Support procurement, contract administration, and change management processes.

Participate in safety planning and quality assurance, including shop drawing reviews and design compliance.

Track project costs, invoice preparation, and reporting.

Maintain project documentation systems and assist with closeout deliverables and turnover packages.

Contribute to marketing materials, proposals, and ongoing team coordination across departments.

Essential Skills

Strong construction experience with an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality.

Experience in construction management and industrial projects.

Proficiency in document control and RFI processes.

Strong project management and engineering skills.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.

1-3 years of experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager.

Ability to communicate effectively with teams and clients.

Detail-oriented with the ability to manage document control tasks and schedules.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors, preferably on $20 million+ GMP projects.

Large project experience is preferred.

Strong team-building skills and a robust work ethic.

Professionalism and good communication skills to meet client demands.

Work Environment

This position involves working on a project site in a professional construction setting. The project will initially take place in Kentucky (2 years expected) with the potential to relocate to subsequent projects. The role includes a per diem and home rotations, with initial mobilization and demobilization covered. The environment requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders, adhering to safety and quality standards, and maintaining effective communication and documentation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $46.00/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 Lexington,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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