Jobs · Education · Illinois

Traveling Project Engineer

Novak Construction · Chicago, IL · 2 mo 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

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