Traveling Project Engineer: Field Leader in Commercial

Novak Construction Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Company-paid travel home every other+

Job summary

Novak Construction Company is seeking Traveling Project Engineers to support commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will serve as a central hub for project communication, coordinating between field operations, project management teams, subcontractors, and owners to keep work moving efficiently and accurately and to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent construction experience.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, document control, and construction administration.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Willingness to travel and work onsite nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, drawings, specs, and project requirements.
• Support planning, budgeting, estimating, procurement, and scheduling.
• Coordinate communication among project teams, owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and project docs.
• Review documents for constructability, quality, and compliance concerns.
• Assist with subcontractor buyout, procurement, and vendor coordination.
• Track project costs, budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Track project progress with photos and maintain documentation.
• 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.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Project coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Novak Construction Company is seeking Traveling Project Engineers to support commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will serve as a central hub for project communication, coordinating between field operations, project management teams, subcontractors, and owners to keep work moving efficiently and accurately and to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.