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Project Engineer - Traveling

Big-D Construction
Tempe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026

Big-D Heavy Industrial is looking for a dynamic Project Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employee exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Heavy Industrial has an opportunity for a Project Engineer-Traveling to join our team of construction professionals. This is a traveling role.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Receive and review submittals
  • Write and track RFI’s and process or assist in change orders
  • Prepare and maintain meeting agendas and minutes
  • Maintain construction drawings, provide marketing assistance as required
  • Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with subcontract and schedule administration.
  • Keeps up-to-date on construction drawings and as-builts.
  • Prepare and manage procurement tracking logs to correlate with the project schedule and the demands of the project.
  • Keeps up-to-date on submittals, RFIs and responses, project changes & work progress, especially the items that could delay project or cause a loss, if installed incorrectly.
  • Maintains the electronic and hard copy project folders as requested by the project manager
  • Provides the required up-to-date copies of drawings and specifications to subcontractors.
  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control: Assists superintendent in verifying that all materials installed coincide with the approved submittals.
  • Ensures that the project site and construction activities are being constantly documented in writing and especially in photos.
  • Files hard or electronic inspection reports, test reports, etc.
  • Participates in the job closeout process.
  • Monitors and enforces, along with project team, safety and OSHA safety standards to maintain a safe working environment for all employees, and site visitors.
  • Assists the project manager in continually monitoring job cost reports by making certain that proper quantities are entered and cost projections are accurate; also accounts for all possible subcontractor cost impacts to the budget.
  • Understands the logic of a schedule and works with the project team, as requested, to ensure that the detailed construction CPM schedule is met.
  • Assists the project team to create, manage, and modify subcontract agreement and/or purchase order.
  • Coordinates with the project manager to track master subcontract agreements and ensures that the office receives signed agreements back.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or related degree
  • 2 to 4 years of related experience working on Heavy Industrial construction projects (or equivalent combination of education and experience.)
  • Attention to detail
  • A drive to build great projects   
  • Sponsorship of any kind is not available for this position at this time.

 Benefits 

  • 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for individual or family plans.
  • Employer Contribution into an HSA 
  • 401k with Match
  • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Other Supplemental Benefits
  • PTO & Holidays

     Additional Job Information 

    Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite #Traveling

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