Traveling Project Engineer- Mission Critical

Shawmut•Boston, MA

1d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

As a Project Engineer on Shawmut’s Mission Critical team, you will help deliver data center construction projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout. Working with project managers, superintendents, trade partners, and owner representatives, you will help resolve field challenges, coordinate critical building systems, and keep projects moving forward. The role provides hands-on exposure to technical and operational construction work and supports project safety, quality, schedule, and cost. The position coordinates project information, planning, finances, subcontractors, materials, field execution, quality control, safety, commissioning, and stakeholder communication. It requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 1–3 years of industrial construction experience, and willingness to travel to project sites and work extended hours during peak construction phases. The Boston base salary range is $80,000–$90,000; compensation in other geographic markets may vary.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in industrial construction.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience managing submittals, RFIs, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation.
Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate construction drawings, specifications, and single-line electrical diagrams.
Willingness to travel to project sites and work extended hours during peak construction phases.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience on data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, or large-scale MEP-intensive projects.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.
LEED AP or Green Associate certification.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward PE licensure.
Uptime Institute AOS or ATD certification.
Familiarity with data center infrastructure systems, including UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, BMS/DCIM, and structured cabling.
Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam Revu.
Working knowledge of BIM/Revit coordination workflows and clash detection processes.

Responsibilities

Manage submittal, RFI, drawing, and change order logs, keeping project information accurate and current.
Coordinate with designers and owner representatives to review and process submittals, shop drawings, and product data.
Prepare, track, and expedite RFIs to resolve field questions and prevent construction disruptions.
Maintain project records, including correspondence, meeting minutes, change orders, and pay applications.
Support subcontractor pay application reviews and owner billing.
Work with the Project Manager and Superintendent to develop, update, and maintain the project schedule.
Track subcontractor progress against the baseline schedule, flag potential delays, and help develop recovery plans.
Monitor subcontract budgets, purchase orders, project costs, and potential changes.
Prepare change order requests and assist with subcontractor scope and pricing negotiations as directed.
Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers across structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, low voltage, security, and controls scopes.
Support subcontract and purchase order procurement and review scopes of work for accuracy and completeness.
Facilitate and document subcontractor coordination meetings, track actions, and follow through to resolution.
Coordinate equipment deliveries, long-lead procurement, and on-site laydown logistics.
Monitor construction activities for alignment with drawings, specifications, applicable codes, and project standards, including NEC, NFPA, IBC, ASHRAE, and Uptime Institute requirements as applicable.
Conduct and document quality control inspections, identify issues, and coordinate punch list completion.
Participate in jobsite safety walks and support the project safety program by helping verify subcontractor compliance with the site safety plan.
Assist with commissioning coordination among commissioning agents, owner representatives, and subcontractor testing teams.
Prepare weekly owner reports communicating schedule progress, cost updates, and emerging risks.
Support the Project Manager in delivering project updates to owners, technical representatives, and hyperscale and colocation clients.
Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction on permit submissions, inspections, and certificate of occupancy requirements.