Construction Project Engineer (Entry Level)

Job Description:

We are seeking a Project Engineer (0-2 years experience) to join a reputable general contractor to support a wide range of commercial projects across the Denver Metro area. This role offers exposure to diverse project types including hospitals, medical office buildings, and cultural facilities, as well as smaller tenant improvement projects (e.g., pharmacies). Projects range from $100K tenant improvements up to $10M-$25M ground-up construction, giving candidates strong variety and hands-on experience early in their careers.

Work Environment: Work is primarily based on job sites throughout the Denver Metro area. Typical hours are 6:00 AM-2:30 PM or 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, averaging 40-45 hours per week.

Why You Should Be Interested:

• Competitive compensation & full benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid holidays, and PTO
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match
• Award-winning GC (recently recognized as GC of the Year multiple times)
• Strong backlog of work
• Extremely strong retention - minimal turnover
• Team-first culture with a focus on integrity, transparency, and long-term relationships
• Opportunities for growth and hands-on exposure across multiple project types

Responsibilities:

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project execution
• Assist with interpreting, writing, and processing construction documents
• Coordinate subcontractors and help manage schedules and deliverables
• Perform quality control checks and ensure compliance with project specifications
• Track project progress and assist with reporting and documentation
• Support project closeout procedures
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field
• 0-2 years of experience in construction (internships or entry-level experience acceptable)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work on-site and adapt to changing project needs

Preferred:

• Experience working on commercial construction projects
• Exposure to healthcare or institutional projects
• Familiarity with construction documentation and project coordination
• Experience working with subcontractors or in a GC environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $38.00/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 Denver,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 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 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.

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.

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