Project Engineer

Description

Role Overview

Microsoft is standardizing project teams to include one Construction Manager (CM) per project, supported by Project Engineers (PEs) who own the day-to-day project execution details. This Project Engineer role is intentionally designed as a training and development pathway to Construction Manager.

For the first 3 months, this Project Engineer will work closely embedded with the CM ("tied at the hip"), learning Microsoft's construction processes, documentation standards, and project controls while serving as the CM's eyes, ears, and organizational backbone.

This role is ideal for someone who is hungry to learn, takes ownership, and wants to grow into a CM role-not necessarily someone limited to a single discipline or traditional academic background .

Skills

construction, project engineer

Top Skills Details

construction,project engineer

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Project & Construction Support

Partner directly with the Construction Manager to support daily construction activities.

Act as the central point for project documentation, communication, and coordination.

Learn and manage RFIs, submittals, drawings, change documentation, and project logs.

Track action items, open issues, and follow-ups across contractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Support site walks, meetings, and coordination efforts as directed by the CM.

Document Control & Project Ownership

Serve as document control lead for the project:

Intake, track, distribute, and log RFIs and submittals

Ensure documentation is complete, current, and properly routed

Become the most informed person on the project outside of the CM.

Take ownership of understanding:

What's happening on site

What's coming next

Where risks or gaps exist

Learning Microsoft's Way of Building

Participate in Microsoft-led PE onboarding and mini-training currently being developed.

Learn Microsoft's standards for:

Construction execution

Communication flow

Quality and documentation expectations

Develop a foundational understanding of:

What an RFI is and how it's used

What a submittal is and why it matters

How contractors and owners interact in a data center environment

Experience Level

Entry Level

Company BenefitsEligibility 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Boydton, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/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 Boydton,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.