Job Details

Project Engineer

Our client is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Offsite Manufacturing team in Spokane. This role is focused on supporting large data center projects and offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about solving problems, improving workflows, and driving project success.

Pay: $40.00-$45.00/hour

Location: Spokane, WA

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Manage procurement, purchasing, and supply chain coordination.
• Track project financials and support budget adherence.
• Coordinate logistics and vendor communication to ensure timely material delivery.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and schedule tracking using tools like P6 or MS Project.
• Interpret shop drawings and support construction sequencing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Support project managers and field teams with technical documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent field experience.
• 25 years of experience in construction or manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in Navisworks, Bluebeam, Excel, and scheduling tools (P6 or MS Project).
• Strong understanding of construction processes including steel, heavy equipment, and general sequencing.
• Experience with purchasing coordination and material logistics.
• Experience working with a major mechanical subcontractor, especially in HVAC systems, is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with budgeting, estimating, approving change orders, and cost tracking.

Disqualifiers

• Less than 2 years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction.
• No experience with HVAC systems or mechanical subcontractors.
• Lack of financial oversight experience (budgeting, estimating, change orders, cost tracking).
• No proficiency in scheduling tools like P6 or MS Project.
• Limited understanding of construction sequencing or shop drawings.

Employee Value Proposition

Join one of the PNWs largest mechanical contractors. Contribute to high-impact data center projects. Be part of a fast-growing, innovative Offsite Manufacturing team. Work in a collaborative, efficiency-focused environment. Office-based role with no onsite field work required.

Work Environment

Office location: Spokane, WA. No onsite work required. Fast-paced, process-driven, and innovation-focused team culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00-$45.00/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)

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.