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Traveling Project Engineer - National Building Group

Structure Tone
Ames, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026

Summary

The Project Engineer assists Project Managers to ensure that work installed on the project meets plan and specification requirements.

This is an on-site role that requires travel to project locations across the U.S. Please note that the posted location may not reflect the assigned project site. If a travel-based role isn’t the right fit, we encourage you to explore other opportunities that better match your preferences.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assures compliance by becoming intimately familiar with the assigned project plans and specifications. Reviews shop drawing and submittals.

  • Reviews plans from the standpoint of value analysis and constructability, ensuring appropriate materials are utilized. Communicates inconsistencies to the architect.

  • Recommends labor saving and other cost-saving methods, which will save Layton and/or the owner money in actual construction.

  • Attends and takes notes for project team meetings, including weekly Owner/Architect meetings and subcontractor coordination meetings. Distributes meeting minutes to participants.

  • Publishes weekly progress reports for assigned projects and follows up for receipt, review, and distribution of information required for project construction.

  • Updates project schedules as needed.

  • Assists in bidding and in developing scope of work for trade contractors.

  • Works with the superintendent to prepare project schedule, including establishing dates for receiving shop drawings and milestones necessary to complete the project on time. Follows up for review and approval for shop drawings, samples, material lists, etc.

  • Maintains logs, reflecting the status of shop drawings, requests for clarification, change requests, and proposal requests.

  • Advises on proper procedures for concrete pours. Inspects structural reinforcing.

  • Coordinates standard slump and compaction testing to verify compliance to specifications.

  • Reviews field procedures and final installation of structural elements to ensure compliance of the work.

  • Performs work sampling. Observes and analyzes work methods, techniques, and procedures to advise superintendent on improvement of production efficiency.

  • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • 1 year of experience with a commercial general contractor, or comparable internship experience, preferred.

  • Good written and oral communication skills. Expresses self clearly and effectively when talking with individuals and groups. Demonstrates poise and mastery of language. Expresses ideas clearly in writing. Uses proper organization and grammar.

  • Working knowledge of Word and Excel.

  • Flexibility: Willing to modify plans and behavior when necessary to meet a goal.

  • Cooperation: Works well with other people. Takes time to help co-workers, customers and others achieve their goals and assignments.

  • The ability to read and understand blueprints.

  • Learning Ability: Has the ability and desire to quickly learn new job-related information.

  • The ability to understand and apply OSHA and company safety requirements.

  • Has integrity: maintains normal standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies in job-related activities.

  • Problem Solving: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interprets a variety of complex instructions.

  • Working knowledge of scheduling programs preferred.

Benefits : Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt, Time Away Benefits, 8 Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement: Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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