Assistant Field Engineer (Hourly)

Holder Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insu­

401(k) retirement plan

Shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking an Assistant Field Engineer for our Richmond, VA project. This full-time role focuses on establishing project control, supporting field engineering crews, and performing precise layout using surveying equipment.

The candidate will verify layout accuracy, coordinate with trade partners, and ensure activities align with project schedules. Willingness to travel, overtime, and adherence to OSHA safety standards are required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading construction layout crews.
• Ability to operate total stations, site levels, lasers, data collectors, and tablets.
• Strong understanding of structural, architectural, civil, and shop drawings.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, layout means and methods, and general building/site constructability.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain vertical and horizontal project control.
• Support and oversee field engineering crew activities with guidance from a Field Engineer.
• Plan, coordinate, and perform field engineering and layout operations using surveying equipment.
• Provide accurate and timely layout for construction activities in accordance with project schedules and field priorities.
• Verify layout accuracy and tolerances per contract drawings and project specs.
• Collaborate with field crews, project teams, and trade partners to coordinate daily activities and resolve layout issues.

Skills

Layout leadership

Surveying equipment operation

Field coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Layout tools

Job description

ABOUT US

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus program
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant Field Engineer to join our Operations team on our project in Richmond, VA. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain vertical and horizontal project control.
• Support and oversee field engineering crew activities with guidance from a Field Engineer.
• Plan, coordinate, and perform field engineering and layout operations using surveying equipment.
• Provide accurate and timely layout for construction activities in accordance with project schedules and field priorities.
• Verify layout accuracy and tolerances in accordance with contract drawings and project specifications, including foundations, anchor bolts, embeds, slabs, walls, and other critical items.
• Collaborate with field crews, project teams, and trade partners to coordinate daily activities and resolve layout issues.

Qualifications

Required:

• Has had previous experience leading construction layout crews.
• Ability to operate total stations, site levels, lasers, data collectors, and tablets.
• Strong understanding of structural, architectural, civil, and shop drawings.
• Basic Knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, layout means and methods, and general building/site constructability.
• Working knowledge of common field tools, including tape measures, hammers, torpedo levels, stick rulers, framing squares, and 2-foot or 4-foot levels.
• Intermediate math and reading skills, including basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to convert inches to decimal feet and decimal feet to inches accurately.
• Ability to calculate concrete quantities for footings, elevated slabs, round columns, and similar work.
• Must have reliable means of transportation.
• Strong communication, time management, and general computer skills, including standard business software.
• Ability to work overtime, and weekend hours.
• Consistent punctuality, dependability, and readiness to support daily project needs.
• Ability to work in an OSHA-compliant safety environment.
• Willingness to travel.

Preferred:

• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry layout equipment of all shapes and sizes weighing up to approximately 50lbs.
• Work on uneven surfaces/heights, be able to read/write, and can see & hear well either naturally or with correction.
• Must be agile/mobile, remain alert, be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, use fingers, hands & arms to reach, handle and manipulate objects, climb up/down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment andHolder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.