Field/Layout Engineer

White Construction•West Lake Hills, TX

About The Position

The Field Engineer works directly for the Superintendent and exercises judgment and discretion in making recommendations, implementing field policies and procedures, and handling a wide variety of matters. The role proactively supports the Superintendent in front-line field management and is responsible for much of the project layout, as well as assisting with supervision of trade workers and subcontractor employees, lift drawings, safety, and quality control. Qualified candidates have experience with vertical building layout, including corners, column layout, embeds, foundations, and utilities from the property line inward; transferring control lines; setting elevation benchmarks and control points; conducting quality control and back-checking subcontractors; and working with surveyors. White Construction is a family-owned, mid-sized Austin-based general contractor founded in 1971. Its portfolio includes healthcare facilities, corporate headquarters, retail centers, and high-end residential projects. The company describes its foundation as Safety, Leadership, Teamwork, Trust, and Relationships, with a core purpose of Building Success Together.

Requirements

Experience with vertical building layout, including corners, column layout, embeds, foundations, and utilities from the property line inward.
Experience transferring control lines and setting new elevation benchmarks.
Ability to set control points independently.
Experience conducting quality control, back-checking subcontractors, and working with surveyors.

Responsibilities

Perform project layout and surveying in conformance with design and contract documents.
Check concrete forms for accuracy and adequacy of construction, including embedded items, before concrete placement.
Analyze production trends for quantities of work in place and report information for weekly and monthly schedule and cost-control reports.
Assist with quality control, site safety initiatives, and trade-partner coordination as delegated by the project Superintendent.
Coordinate material deliveries by checking requirements in advance against delivery status; inspect delivered materials for quantity, quality, and condition; and report missing or damaged items.
Assist foremen and trade partners with interpreting plans and specifications.
Oversee trade partners as assigned and direct workforces, such as labor crews, to gain supervisory experience.
Participate in jobsite safety meetings and weekly safety audits.
Transfer control lines, establish elevation benchmarks and control points, and conduct layout quality checks, including back-checking subcontractors and coordinating with surveyors.