Traveling Project Engineer/APM - Construction

CyberCoders, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Bonus

Relocation

Telecommute

Job summary

CyberCoders, Inc. seeks a Traveling Project Engineer/APM for construction projects across multiple regions. This role provides hands-on field engineering and project support to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

You will travel to job sites, coordinate subcontractors, manage RFIs and submittals, monitor quality and safety, support scheduling and cost control, and maintain project documentation in the PM system as part of the onsite project management team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Construction, Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of construction Project Engineer experience with field time and travel.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, and construction documentation workflows.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and construction means/methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Travel to and manage multiple construction sites to provide onsite engineering support.
• Prepare, review, and process RFIs, submittals, change orders, and documentation.
• Coordinate daily with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and client reps.
• Assist the Project Manager with schedule updates, progress tracking, and reporting.
• Perform site inspections to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Support cost tracking and budget control by documenting labor/material usage.
• Maintain project documentation in the PM system; conduct constructability reviews.
• Facilitate startup, testing, and commissioning activities as required.
• Communicate progress, risks, and mitigation plans to the project team.

Skills

Field experience

Scheduling tools

Communication

Project coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Construction/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Viewpoint

MS Project

Primavera P6

Bluebeam/AutoCAD

Job description

Traveling Project Engineer/APM - Construction

Position Overview

We are seeking a traveling Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager (APM) for construction projects across multiple regions. This role provides handson field engineering and project support to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget. The ideal candidate travels frequently to job sites to coordinate subcontractors, manage RFIs and submittals, monitor quality and safety, support scheduling and cost control, and act as the onsite extension of the project management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to and manage multiple construction sites to provide onsite engineering and project support
• Prepare, review, and process RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Coordinate daily with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives to resolve issues and maintain project momentum
• Assist the Project Manager with schedule updates, progress tracking, and production reporting
• Perform site inspections to ensure quality control, compliance with specifications, and adherence to safety requirements
• Support cost tracking and budget control by documenting labor, materials, equipment usage, and change order impacts
• Update and maintain project documentation, drawings, and correspondence in the project management system
• Conduct constructability reviews and provide technical guidance to field crews
• Facilitate startup, testing, and commissioning activities as required
• Communicate progress, risks, and mitigation plans to the project team and stakeholders on a regular basis

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil, Construction, Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of construction Project Engineer experience with demonstrated field time; prior travel for work required
• Proven experience with RFIs, submittals, and construction documentation workflows
• Familiarity with scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6 or similar) and experience updating and maintaining project schedules
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, quality standards, and safety regulations (OSHA)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and interact with clients
• Proficient with construction management software (Procore, Viewpoint, or similar), Bluebeam/AutoCAD a plus
• Ability to work independently in a fastpaced, field environment and to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously
• Nice to have: prior Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager experience, formal training or demonstrated experience managing RFIs and scheduling, PMP or CCM certification, commissioning experience, LEED or other industry certifications

Benefits

Vacation/PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Bonus

Relocation

Telecommute