Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Project Engineer – Offsite Manufacturing
Job Description
This Project Engineer role supports an offsite manufacturing team in Spokane, focusing on large, complex projects in a fast-paced environment. You will develop and manage project plans, schedules, and scopes of work while coordinating procurement, logistics, and technical documentation. The position offers the opportunity to join an established, diverse team where you can make an immediate impact, collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, and contribute to continuous improvement in construction and manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and scopes of work for offsite manufacturing projects.
- Manage procurement and purchasing activities, including coordinating with suppliers and vendors.
- Oversee supply chain coordination to ensure materials and equipment are available when needed.
- Track project financials and support adherence to budgets, including monitoring costs and forecasts.
- Assist with budgeting, estimating, and financial oversight on projects, including cost tracking and reporting.
- Review and approve or support the approval of change orders in alignment with project requirements and budgets.
- Coordinate logistics and vendor communication to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
- Assist with RFIs, submittals, and schedule tracking using tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
- Interpret shop drawings and support construction sequencing to ensure work is completed in the correct order.
- Support project coordination across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) disciplines and HVAC systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve overall project efficiency.
- Support project managers and field teams with technical documentation, reporting, and project correspondence.
- Apply a strong understanding of construction processes, including steel work, heavy equipment, and general sequencing.
- Support large data-center projects by coordinating with major mechanical subcontractors and other trade partners.
- Identify opportunities to improve construction methods and offsite manufacturing processes.
- Communicate proactively with stakeholders, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and issues.
- Maintain organized project records, including schedules, financial reports, RFIs, submittals, and change documentation.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and process improvement within the project team.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or an equivalent field, or comparable field experience.
- 2–5 years of experience in construction or manufacturing environments.
- Two or more years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction.
- Proficiency with Navisworks for model review and coordination.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam for document review and markup.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel for tracking costs, schedules, and project data.
- Experience using scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, including steel work, heavy equipment, and general construction sequencing.
- Experience with purchasing coordination and material logistics in a construction or manufacturing setting.
- Familiarity with mechanical systems, including HVAC systems, in commercial or industrial projects.
- Experience working with or supporting major mechanical subcontractors on commercial construction projects.
- Experience with financial oversight on projects, including budgeting, estimating, approving change orders, and cost tracking.
- Experience in project coordination for commercial construction, including mechanical and electrical scopes.
- Ability to interpret shop drawings and understand construction sequencing.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and external partners.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Demonstrated accountability and teachability, including taking ownership of tasks, communicating proactively, and learning quickly.
- Solid technical foundation in construction principles, methods, and tools.
- Process-oriented mindset with the ability to think in systems and dependencies and solve coordination challenges.
- Adaptability and resilience, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and remain calm under pressure.
- Strong focus on efficiency, valuing progress and clarity over perfectionism.
- Curiosity and innovative mindset, with a passion for improving construction methods and offsite manufacturing practices.
- Experience supporting large data-center or similarly complex projects is highly preferred.
- Experience working with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) coordination is beneficial.
- Experience in commercial construction environments is advantageous.
Work Environment
This role is based in an office environment in Spokane that supports offsite manufacturing and large data-center projects. You will work closely with an established and diverse project team, including project managers, field personnel, and cross-functional partners. The position typically operates on a standard full-time schedule, aligning with typical business hours, with expectations to meet project deadlines in a fast-paced setting. You will use a variety of construction and project management technologies, including Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. The work involves frequent coordination with vendors, mechanical subcontractors, and other trade partners, as well as regular interaction with field teams and offsite manufacturing operations. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and process improvement, with opportunities to contribute to innovative construction methods and to support one of the largest mechanical contracting operations in the region. Paid time off is available, including accrual of 40 hours of PTO while on contract and six standard holidays.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Spokane,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2026.
About Actalent
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