Field Engineer I
About The Position
The Field Engineer I supports the Superintendent and trade partners throughout all phases of assigned construction projects, helping translate project plans into daily on-site progress. The role builds foundational skills in quality, safety, and schedule management and offers development toward an Assistant Superintendent role. The Field Engineer documents progress, contributes to project coordination, and carries out field tasks in line with Samet’s processes and quality and safety expectations. The position includes frequent travel and work at construction sites in varying stages of completion and environmental conditions.
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 demonstrated commitment to safety.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and genuine interest in growing toward an Assistant Superintendent role.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office, industry-prevalent construction software, and SharePoint; ability to interact with associates via 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 resolve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing RFIs, submittals, and punch lists.
Responsibilities
- Assist with field oversight across all phases of assigned construction projects and execute Samet TSWs related to field management.
- Monitor and document schedule progress on-site, 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 Samet’s safety program and an injury-free job site.
- Document daily site progress in Procore, including progress or regression in scheduled activities.
- Apply working knowledge of construction techniques, materials, tools, and equipment, and 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 and propose fact- and data-based solutions; 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, minimizing risk to Samet, project owners, and trade partners.
Benefits
- Structured development through Samet University and Builders Building Builders.
- Training and early responsibility, with support from experienced builders.
- Meaningful project work and an award-winning safety culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
