Project Engineer @ Actalent

Job Title: Project Engineer Healthcare ConstructionJob DescriptionThe Project Engineer supports the successful execution of healthcare construction projects in California by providing on-site technical and administrative support throughout the full project lifecycle, from active construction through closeout. This role focuses on managing project documentation, supporting change-order processes, verifying site conditions, and ensuring that project records are organized, accurate, and audit-ready. The position offers the opportunity to work on an active, awarded healthcare construction project and gain exposure to technically complex facilities, project controls, change management, and government project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical and administrative support to the Construction Manager throughout active construction and project closeout.
• Manage and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, ASIs, and all related project documentation in an organized and timely manner.
• Organize, maintain, and update accurate project files to ensure strong document control and easy retrieval of information.
• Support the Construction Manager with change-order management, including coordination, documentation, and follow-up.
• Independently review change-order requests for merit, scope alignment, and fair pricing in accordance with project requirements.
• Prepare change orders for processing, ensuring that all supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
• Manage project closeout and turnover activities, including collection of final documentation, warranties, and as-built records.
• Prepare project files and records for audit at project completion, ensuring they are organized, complete, and compliant with requirements.
• Verify field and site conditions to confirm that construction activities align with design documents and project specifications.
• Provide additional technical and administrative project support as needed, including assisting with project controls and documentation for government projects.
• Work closely with the Construction Manager and project team in both field and office settings to support day-to-day construction activities.
• Interact regularly with project documentation, site conditions, change orders, and closeout records to maintain project continuity and quality.

Essential Skills

• Approximately 36 years of experience as a Project Engineer supporting major capital construction projects.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction projects, ideally involving complex building systems and strict documentation requirements.
• Background in laboratories, hospitals, healthcare facilities, or other technically complex buildings is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, techniques, and materials, including familiarity with on-site construction activities.
• Demonstrated experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, ASIs, and overall document control on construction projects.
• Experience with construction closeout and turnover, including preparation of final documentation and audit-ready records.
• Ability to independently review change-order requests for merit and fair pricing, with attention to detail and cost implications.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with construction managers, field personnel, and project stakeholders.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and documentation streams simultaneously.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills to evaluate field conditions, change-order impacts, and project documentation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using Procore for project management and document control is preferred.
• Experience using Primavera P6 for scheduling and project controls is preferred.
• Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience with federal construction projects is a plus.
• Experience with VA or other government healthcare construction projects is highly desirable.
• Joint venture project experience is beneficial.
• Experience with detailed change-order pricing review is an advantage.
• Background in audit preparation and organizing project records for formal review is a plus.
• Exposure to design coordination and engineering-related aspects of construction projects is beneficial.

Work EnvironmentThe role is based in an on-site construction environment on a healthcare construction project in California, combining both field and office responsibilities. The Project Engineer works closely with the Construction Manager and project team, regularly interacting with project documentation, site conditions, change orders, and closeout records. The environment involves active construction activities, coordination with multiple stakeholders, and adherence to government and healthcare facility requirements. The employer offers retirement, medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and training and development benefits, providing a supportive setting for professional growth while working on technically complex and impactful healthcare projects.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orange, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $43.00 - $48.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Orange,CA.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 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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