Traveling Project Engineer

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 1987, 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.
Our success is built on strong field leadership. If you’re ready to lead meaningful projects and build your future with a respected national contractor, apply today.
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.

Work arrangement
Yes