Traveling Engineer - Shell & Core / Structural Steel (Data Centers)

Position Type:

Full-Time Location:

Nationwide Travel (75-100%)

Industry:

Mission-Critical Construction /

Data Centers Reports To:

Senior Leadership (Operations / Construction) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Traveling Project Engineers (APMs) specializing in shell and core construction , with a focus on structural steel framing systems for hyperscale data centers . This individual will manage complex, fast?track projects across multiple U.S. markets, ensuring quality execution, schedule performance, cost control, and exceptional client communication. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge of structural steel, concrete foundations, sequencing, and building envelope systems commonly used on large mission?critical facilities. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Execution Lead full project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout on data center shell/core packages. Oversee structural steel erection, concrete foundations, anchor bolt installation, building enclosure, and related scopes. Develop and maintain project schedules, logistics plans, and sequencing strategies tailored to mission?critical work. Coordinate with engineering teams to review drawings, RFIs, submittals, and steel detailing packages. Field Leadership Travel to job sites to oversee daily construction activities and ensure compliance with design requirements. Support Superintendents in managing crews, equipment, deliveries, inspections, and safety enforcement. Monitor quality control for steel welds, bolted connections, tolerances, preassembly, and crane picks. Financial & Contract Management Manage budgets, forecasts, pay applications, procurement, and subcontractor contracts. Track material buyouts (steel, embeds, decking) and lead coordination with fabricators and erectors. Identify and mitigate project risks, cost exposures, and schedule impacts. Client & Stakeholder Communication Serve as primary point of contact for owners, GCs, structural engineers, and trade partners. Facilitate progress meetings and regularly deliver status reports on schedule, safety, and installation progress. Ensure alignment with hyperscale or colocation data center standards and quality expectations. Safety & Compliance Enforce company safety programs and OSHA requirements on all active sites. Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with internal and external audit requirements. Qualifications Required 2-3+ years of construction project management experience, ideally on large shell & core or industrial projects. Strong background in structural steel (erection, detailing, sequencing, QC). Experience with data center, mission-critical, or high-precision structural environments . Ability to travel nationwide for extended durations. Proficiency with project management software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or equivalent). Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Experience working directly with hyperscale clients (Meta, AWS, Google, Microsoft, etc.). Knowledge of building envelope assemblies (curtain wall, insulated metal panels, roofing). Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. OSHA 30 or other safety certifications. What We Offer Competitive salary + travel per diem Project performance bonuses Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision) 401(k) with company match Growth pathway within mission-critical construction Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data center programs nationwide {"@context":"https://schema.org/","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Traveling Project Engineer (Steel) - Cedar Rapids, IA","description":" Traveling Engineer - Shell & Core / Structural Steel (Data Centers) \n\n

Position Type:

Full-Time \n

Location:

Nationwide Travel (75-100%) \n

Industry:

Mission-Critical Construction / Data Centers \n

Reports To:

Senior Leadership (Operations / Construction) \n\n \n About the Role \n\n We are seeking an experienced Traveling Project Engineers (APMs) specializing in shell and core construction , with a focus on structural steel framing systems for hyperscale data centers . This individual will manage complex, fast?track projects across multiple U.S. markets, ensuring quality execution, schedule performance, cost control, and exceptional client communication. \n\n This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge of structural steel, concrete foundations, sequencing, and building envelope systems commonly used on large mission?critical facilities. \n\n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n Project Planning & Execution \n\n \n\t Lead full project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout on data center shell/core packages.\n\t Oversee structural steel erection, concrete foundations, anchor bolt installation, building enclosure, and related scopes.\n\t Develop and maintain project schedules, logistics plans, and sequencing strategies tailored to mission?critical work.\n\t Coordinate with engineering teams to review drawings, RFIs, submittals, and steel detailing packages.\n \n\n Field Leadership \n\n \n\t Travel to job sites to oversee daily construction activities and ensure compliance with design requirements.\n\t Support Superintendents in managing crews, equipment, deliveries, inspections, and safety enforcement.\n\t Monitor quality control for steel welds, bolted connections, tolerances, preassembly, and crane picks.\n \n\n Financial & Contract Management \n\n \n\t Manage budgets, forecasts, pay applications, procurement, and subcontractor contracts.\n\t Track material buyouts (steel, embeds, decking) and lead coordination with fabricators and erectors.\n\t Identify and mitigate project risks, cost exposures, and schedule impacts.\n \n\n Client & Stakeholder Communication \n\n \n\t Serve as primary point of contact for owners, GCs, structural engineers, and trade partners.\n\t Facilitate progress meetings and regularly deliver status reports on schedule, safety, and installation progress.\n\t Ensure alignment with hyperscale or colocation data center standards and quality expectations.\n \n\n Safety & Compliance \n\n \n\t Enforce company safety programs and OSHA requirements on all active sites.\n\t Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with internal and external audit requirements.\n \n\n \n Qualifications \n\n Required \n\n \n\t 2-3+ years of construction project management experience, ideally on large shell & core or industrial projects.\n\t Strong background in structural steel (erection, detailing, sequencing, QC).\n\t Experience with data center, mission-critical, or high-precision structural environments .\n\t Ability to travel nationwide for extended durations.\n\t Proficiency with project management software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or equivalent).\n\t Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.\n \n\n Preferred \n\n \n\t Experience working directly with hyperscale clients (Meta, AWS, Google, Microsoft, etc.).\n\t Knowledge of building envelope assemblies (curtain wall, insulated metal panels, roofing).\n\t Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.\n\t OSHA 30 or other safety certifications.\n \n\n \n What We Offer \n\n \n\t Competitive salary + travel per diem\n\t Project performance bonuses\n\t Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)\n\t 401(k) with company match\n\t Growth pathway within mission-critical construction\n\t Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data center programs nationwide\n \n","identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"WorldWide RS","value":"

JOB-38494

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