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Assistant Project Manager
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Actalent
Raleigh, NC (In Person)
$97,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Assistant Project Engineer Build Your Career While Building Real-World Projects Are you an early-career engineer ready to take on real responsibility, work directly with clients, and see your projects come to life? We're looking for an Assistant Project Engineer with 2-5 years of experience to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants more than just technical work—you'll own projects, collaborate with clients, and gain hands-on experience across a wide range of sectors including commercial, industrial, multifamily, education, and data centers. What You'll Do Take the lead on small to mid-size projects from start to finish Partner directly with clients and play a key role in project success Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables Coordinate with internal teams to keep projects moving efficiently Perform a mix of fieldwork and office-based tasks Travel locally to project sites (company vehicle provided for work use) What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Engineering (EIT/EI preferred) 2-5 years of experience in materials testing, geotechnical, or construction engineering Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients Ability to take initiative and solve problems independently Bonus Skills (Nice to Have) Experience with construction materials testing and familiarity with ACI standards Prior exposure to project management or project coordination Why This Role Stands Out Early project ownership: Take on meaningful responsibility sooner than you might elsewhere Variety of work: Gain exposure to multiple industries and project types Balanced work environment: Combination of field and office experience Career growth: Build the foundation for advancing into project management and leadership roles If you're looking for a role where you can grow quickly, make an impact, and develop both technical and client-facing skills , we'd love to connect with you. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $43.25 - $50.50/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 Raleigh,NC.