Traveling Project Engineer

The Project Engineer II supports complex mission-critical and data center construction projects by coordinating project operations, tracking financial performance, managing procurement, and maintaining thorough documentation. This role works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and trade partners to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client expectations, while upholding construction best practices and delivering high-quality results.

• Manage procurement activities, including invitations to bid, contracts, change orders, and related documentation through Procore.

• Administer and track submittals, RFIs, insurance documents, and contract-related information to ensure timely responses and approvals.

• Support project financials by managing commitments, performing monthly reconciliations, preparing pay applications, and monitoring cost tracking.

• Coordinate project setup and execution, including scheduling, permitting, and preparation of meeting agendas, minutes, and action items.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, drawings, logs, and reporting to ensure transparency and effective communication.

• Oversee project closeout activities and punch list processes to achieve successful turnover and client satisfaction.

• Facilitate clear and proactive communication between project stakeholders, trade partners, and internal teams to resolve issues and keep work progressing.

• Provide mentorship and day-to-day support to junior team members, assisting with problem‑solving and promoting best practices in project execution.

• Support multiple concurrent projects, ensuring quality standards, timely delivery, and adherence to mission-critical and data center construction requirements.

• Contribute to preconstruction and estimating efforts by assisting with scope review, cost analysis, and coordination with trade partners.

• Actively participate in project meetings, site walks, and coordination sessions to identify risks, track progress, and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer on mission‑critical, data center, high‑tech, or complex MEP‑intensive projects.

• Experience in preconstruction and estimating, including participation in budgeting and scope development.

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Proficiency in managing RFIs, submittals, insurance documentation, contract administration, and overall document coordination.

• Hands‑on experience using Procore or similar construction management software for project controls and documentation.

• Strong technical skills with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems, tools, and processes.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational abilities and attention to detail and accuracy.

• Demonstrated high level of engagement and an empathetic, people‑centered approach to teamwork and leadership.

• Customer service mindset, with working knowledge of customer service principles and best practices in a client‑facing construction environment.

• Ability and willingness to relocate or travel to Kansas City, Missouri for approximately six months and to subsequent project locations as needed.

• Experience working on medium to large construction projects, typically $20M or larger, is highly desirable.

• Background with mission‑critical facilities, data centers, and complex MEP coordination is a strong plus.

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