Traveling Project Engineer

VCC Construction; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Living expenses paid

Cell phone stipend

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement options

Paid time off and holidays

Maternity leave (six weeks, 100% paid)

Job summary

VCC Construction is seeking a Traveling Project Engineer to drive project execution from planning through delivery. You will coordinate materials, shop drawings, submittals, and expediting with the design team and field personnel, across multiple sites nationwide.

The role offers exposure to all phases of construction, opportunities for leadership growth, and relocation support for project assignments. Safety-sensitive position with background screening required, E-Verify participation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in construction-related field or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel and relocate between projects (living expenses paid).

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates project correspondence, submittals, and expediting materials.
• Develops and maintains material procurement expediting schedule.
• Maintains up-to-date construction document sets for Site personnel and subcontractors.
• Assists Superintendent with as-built drawings and project reporting.
• Reviews design changes and ensures conformance with contract documents and shop drawings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Willing to travel

Education

Construction Management, Architectural or Engineering Degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Travel Required | Safety Sensitive Position

Own the Build. Drive Results.

VCC is seeking a Traveling Project Engineer that will play a critical role in bringing projects to life—from initial planning through final delivery. This position offers unmatched exposure to every phase of the construction process, giving you the foundation to grow into senior engineering or project management roles.

The Project Engineering Department’s role is mainly expediting materials to the jobsite at the required time. They work with the design team to obtain all required materials approvals, including shop drawings, product data, test results, etc. Project engineering is involved in the project from start-up to completion, including deliveries, operations, communications, documentation and scheduling, and maintaining closeout requirements.

VCC is a nationally recognized, debt-free general contractor with projects in all 50 states and a history of ENR Top 100 rankings.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, take ownership of key project components, and develop the technical and leadership skills needed to accelerate your career. If this sounds like a role you would thrive in, we want to connect.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for project correspondence, shop drawings, submittals, coordination, and expediting materials within area of assigned.
• Develops and maintains an expediting schedule and list of material procurement for the assigned project.
• Maintains a record set of construction documents ensuring that Subcontractors, Suppliers and all Site personnel have the most current drawings.
• Assist Project Superintendent in maintaining "as built" drawings.
• Provides reports on the status of project milestones and verify that all Supplies can meet project delivery date.
• Manages delivery of all Subcontractor and Supplier materials to the project.
• Ensures material received is for correct quantity and quality, and that all materials conform to the contract documents and approved shop drawings.
• Assists all Field personnel in the interpretation of drawings, specification, Requests for Information and questions for and from the Architect/Engineer.
• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Evaluates design changes, specifications, and drawing releases and reviews the changes with the Project Superintendent.
• Prepares interim and completion project reports
• Provides status and progress reports to customer, project team, and management.
• For projects that require multiple Project Engineers, a Senior Project Engineer may be assigned to mentor/manage the other Project Engineers and give advice.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Construction Management, Architectural or Engineering Degree from a 4 year college.
• Highly motivated with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• You must be willing to travel and relocate from project to project. (Living expenses paid)

What Will Set You Apart

• Bluebeam, Revit and Navisworks software experience a plus
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents

What We Offer

We invest in our people and support long-term careers.

Our employees receive a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support both professional performance and personal well-being, including:

• Competitive wages and potential bonus opportunities
• Living expenses paid
• Cell phone stipend
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
• Company-provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement options
• Wellness program and employee support resources
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 100% paid six-week maternity leave

Why VCC

Founded in 1989, from one office in Little Rock to nine offices nationwide, VCC has built a reputation for excellence. We operate with a financially conservative, debt‑free philosophy that provides stability and long‑term opportunity.

If you’re ready to lead meaningful projects and build your future with a respected national contractor,

VCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background and drug screening.