Traveling Project Engineer — Commercial Construction

Job overview

The Traveling Project Engineer role is onsite at project locations across the United States; the listing location is Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive package determined by experience, qualifications, assignment, and other factors. Novak Construction is a general contractor and construction management firm delivering projects across multiple sectors. The engineer coordinates project communication and supports delivery from preconstruction through closeout, helping keep work safe, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with quality requirements. The role provides field experience across construction phases and supports project teams, subcontractors, owners, and consultants.

What you'll do

• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, 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 documentation
• track costs, progress, and change orders
• support project meetings and closeout
• promote safety, quality, and ethical standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

traveling project engineer

chicago il listing

novak construction company

commercial construction

project coordination

construction documentation

rfis and submittals

project scheduling

cost tracking

onsite nationwide

travel required

per diem

travel home every other weekend

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off and company holidays
• phone allowance
• per diem based on local GSA rates
• company-paid travel home every other weekend.

Why this role

Travel and onsite work anywhere in the country required. Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent construction experience. Benefits include company-paid travel home every other weekend and per diem based on local GSA rates.

About the employer

Novak Construction Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.