Field Engineer

EllisDon • Texas City, TX

6d

About The Position

Thinking about a change? Join EllisDon!

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace, and we
continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values
[https://www.ellisdon.com/our-values] empower people to deliver great careers to
one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the
most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is –
there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of
expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn
more, check out our Cradle to Grave
[https://ellisdondevelopments.com/cradle-to-grave/] services and hear from our
team [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVqbCQUiOaY] directly about what a career
at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at
EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day.
EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an
environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self.
Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the
opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for
great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we
share with others.

In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the
impacts we've made to the communities [https://www.ellisdon.com/community] we
work in, and our latest Impact report
[https://experience.ellisdon.com/impactreport2024/en/].

Requirements

• Minimum 2-4 years’ of Commercial Construction experience.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and contract documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to create and maintain strong relationships, strong communication skills, and attention to detail; as well as the ability to work effectively and accurately in time sensitive situations within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist superintendents with layout, verification of dimensions, and field coordination of trade contractors against design documents.
• Conduct daily field walks to document work-in-place, identify conflicts, and report progress against the project schedule.
• Document field conditions through photographs, daily reports, and written records; maintain organized project files.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for general conformance.
• Serve as the site’s primary daily safety presence; conduct and document site safety orientations for all new workers.
• Perform and record daily and weekly jobsite safety inspections; issue written hazard notices and track corrective actions to closure.
• Facilitate and document weekly toolbox talk (TBT) meetings; maintain a compliant TBT program calendar.
• Develop and review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) with trade foremen prior to the start of critical or high-risk activities.
• Maintain site safety records including OSHA 300 log, inspection reports, near-miss reports, and training documentation.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations; prepare written reports and participate in root cause analysis.
• Monitor and enforce site-specific PPE requirements, housekeeping standards, and site access controls.
• Coordinate with subcontractor safety representatives; review sub safety plans for project-specific compliance.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining the site-specific Safety & Health Plan (SSHP) and Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Liaise with OSHA compliance officers during any site visits; notify the Project Manager & Lead Superintendent immediately upon inspector arrival.

Benefits

• EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees