Traveling Project Engineer
Novak Construction · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to grow their career with a leading national contractor and gain exposure to all phases of construction.
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret contracts, drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
- Support project planning, budgeting, estimating, procurement, and scheduling activities.
- Cookordination communication between project teams, owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Manage RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
- Review documents for constructability, quality, and compliance concerns.
- Aid in subcontractor buyout, procurement, and vendor coordination.
- Track project costs, budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
- Administer and process subcontractor change orders.
- Schedule and participate in project meetings.
- Maintain accurate project records and document control.
- Monitor project progress and help resolve issues impacting scope, schedule, or budget.
- Support project closeout activities, including final documentation, warranties, and turnover requirements.
- Promote compliance with company safety, quality, and ethical standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent construction experience.
- 2+ years of experience in construction, project engineering, or project management support.
- Experience with RFIs, submittals, document control, and construction administration processes.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction management software.
- Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel and work onsite anywhere in the country.
Qualifications
- Passport required for international travel.
Skills
- Construction management
- Project engineering
- Project management support
- RFI management
- Submittal management
- Document control
- Cost tracking
- Change order processing
- Meeting coordination
- Project record maintenance
- Scope, schedule, and budget resolution
- Compliance promotion
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO + paid holidays
- Phone allowance
- Travel reimbursement
Pay
Competitive salary + bonus potential
Schedule
Full-time position