Reports To: Superintendent or Project ManagerTravel Required: Yes - Nationwide Project Assignments
Reports To: Superintendent or Project ManagerTravel Required: Yes - Nationwide Project Assignments
Field Engineer / Project Engineer - Traveling Reports To: Superintendent or Project Manager Location: Based out of Downingtown, PA or Birmingham, AL (initial training), with nationwide project assignments - primarily east of the Mississippi. This project will start in Little Rock Arkansas on a 1 year project.
Travel: 75-100% Get Paid to Travel and Build Your Career This is a hands-on, site-based role for someone who wants to travel, earn well, and build toward a leadership career in industrial construction - not sit behind a desk. While on assignment, JGM covers you:
$120/day per diem, paid 7 days a week - not just workdays Per diem alone adds up to roughly $840/week (~$3,600/month) in additional income while youre in the field - on top of your base salary
(Actual per diem totals depend on time spent on active assignment. Figures above are illustrative, not guaranteed.)
Your Career Path Starts Here This role is the entry point into JGMs field leadership track. Field Engineers who perform well are developed into Superintendents and Project Managers - not just told theres "room to grow." Annual merit reviews and advancement are tied directly to demonstrated field performance and project responsibility, so your next step is based on what you do, not just tenure.
The Kind of Work Youll Be Doing JGM self-performs complex industrial and heavy construction work, including:
Structural steel erection Mechanical installation and process piping Equipment setting and millwright work
Youll work across industries like metals & steel, power generation, mining & minerals, oil/gas & chemical, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and bridge/highway/building infrastructure - the kind of projects most engineers only read about.
What Youll Do Day to Day
Support daily site operations alongside Superintendents and Project Managers, from mobilization through project completion Track and manage RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings Monitor progress against the schedule and flag issues before they become delays Walk the site regularly to verify work matches plans and quality standards Help keep the job running safely, on schedule, and on budget
What Were Looking For
Background in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent field experience or related education) Comfortable with heavy travel and extended hours during active project phases Currently working as a Project Engineer, Construction Engineer, Field Engineer, or Assistant Superintendent looking for a clearer path up? This is that role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project documentation OSHA 30 certification preferred (OSHA 10 considered with willingness to obtain OSHA 30) Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to thrive in fast-paced construction environments and adapt to changing field conditions Willingness to travel nationwide and work extended hours as project demands requires
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field Minimum 2 years of industrial construction field experience, preferably in structural steel, mechanical, piping, or process work Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software
Benefits
Per diem paid 7 days/week on assignment + 100% travel reimbursement Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off & Company Holidays Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Referral Bonus Program Paid Training & Continuing Education Defined career path into senior field leadership and Project Management roles
What We Offer
Competitive Base Salary Per Diem Paid 7 Days Per Week on Project Assignments 100% Travel Reimbursement Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off & Company Holidays Life Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Referral Bonus Program Paid Training & Continuing Education Defined Career Path into Senior Field Leadership and Project Management Roles
This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the business and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
| Location | Little Rock, AR |
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