• Project Engineer

    Actalent (Muskogee, OK)


    Job Title: Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

    Job Description

    We are seeking a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to assist with the administrative tasks of design, pre-construction, and construction phase project management. This role involves managing scope, scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and the out-to-bid process. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Project and Sr. Project Managers and oversee the work of the design team, requiring minimal oversight.

    Responsibilities

    + Work directly with the Project Management team to manage and estimate construction projects.

    + Complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.

    + Review drawings for accuracy.

    + Assemble details necessary to prepare job bid proposals.

    + Develop relationships with sub-contractors and interact with them to secure information for job bids.

    + Support the Project Manager in collecting information for the monthly Work in Progress (WIP) report.

    + Assist with projecting and adhering to job budget and task timing.

    + Maintain project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving issues.

    + Control project costs by recommending expenditures and administering contracts.

    + Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

    + Travel to job site locations when necessary to review progress and provide solutions.

    + Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.

    + Update the project database by maintaining construction systems.

    + Support the Project Manager by responding to customer inquiries.

    + Contribute to team efforts by achieving related results as needed.

    + Manage project financials, administration, implementation, management, and customer satisfaction for assigned projects.

    + Implement and manage HVAC equipment projects, ensuring accountability for scope of work and schedule.

    + Manage a portfolio of projects, including multi-building or complex construction projects.

    + Review contract documents, hold internal meetings, establish customer expectations, and develop risk mitigation plans.

    + Ensure compliance with internal equipment ordering processes.

    + Maintain accuracy of forecasted cost at completion and control expenses by monitoring assigned project budget.

    Essential Skills

    + Project management

    + Construction management

    + Commercial construction

    + HVAC

    + Mechanical engineering

    + Project engineering

    + Estimation

    + Project scheduling

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

    + Experience in Construction Management / Project Management

    + Mechanical Construction Experience

    + Proficient in RFI's, Submittals, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction documents, Change orders, and Project coordination

    + Proficiency in PM Construction Software

    + Strong customer service and problem-solving skills

    + Effective communication skills

    + Ability to work independently and as part of a team

    + Capability to meet tight deadlines in a high-paced environment with attention to detail

    Work Environment

    The role involves working in an office environment with occasional on-site visits to project sites. The office to field work ratio is approximately 80/20. The position offers the opportunity to interface with executives of a Fortune 500 company and exposure to state-of-the-art data centers. The work environment is dynamic, with opportunities for long-term engagement.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Muskogee, OK.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $48.08/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 Muskogee,OK.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.