Field Engineer I - Savannah

Samet Corporation • Savannah, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Engineer I supports all phases of assigned construction projects, working on-site with the Superintendent and trade partners to turn project plans into daily progress. The role builds foundational skills in quality, safety, and schedule management while providing development toward an Assistant Superintendent position. Responsibilities also include construction documentation, project coordination, and performing small carpentry and site tasks as needed.

The position is based in a construction-site environment with variable noise, lighting, and temperatures, and occasional exposure to unpleasant or potentially harmful fumes. Proper PPE is provided. Frequent travel is required. The employee must meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• OSHA 30 certification, required for all field associates.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and familiarity with other construction software tools.
• Working knowledge of plans, specifications, and construction documentation processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to carry out tasks with minimal direction.
• Clear, confident verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to safety.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and interest in growing toward an Assistant Superintendent role.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office, industry-prevalent construction software, and SharePoint; ability to use Zoom or Teams and type professional correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to follow detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including standing, walking on rough or uneven surfaces, using hands and fingers, reaching, driving, bending, climbing stairs or ladders, balancing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, talking, seeing, hearing, and lifting or moving the specified weights.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, and punch lists.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field oversight throughout all phases of assigned construction projects and execute Samet TSWs related to field management.
• Monitor and document on-site schedule progress, relay subcontractor updates to the Superintendent, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with execution and documentation of the Site-Specific Quality Plan and Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs.
• Assist with execution and documentation of the Site-Specific Safety Plan and promote an injury-free job site.
• Document site progress daily in Procore, including progress or regression in scheduled activities.
• Apply knowledge of construction techniques, materials, tools, and equipment; perform small carpentry and site tasks as needed.
• Review the owner contract and trade partner scopes of work, contracts, and boilerplates.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to the project PMP.
• Identify problem root causes, propose solutions using facts and data, and stop work that does not meet Quality Management Plan expectations.
• Complete required Samet University coursework and use Builders Building Builders resources to develop construction knowledge.
• Conduct business professionally and ethically while minimizing risk to Samet, project owners, and trade partners.

Benefits

• Structured professional development through Samet University and Builders Building Builders.
• Training and support from experienced builders.
• Early responsibility and opportunities for career growth.
• An award-winning safety culture and supportive team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level