Construction Field Engineer: Site Lead (Wisconsin)

Mortenson Construction; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Field Engineer to participate in active construction project management, solving problems and applying basic engineering techniques on site in Wisconsin.

The role involves pre-construction support, document evaluation, mobilization planning, subcontracting, QA/QC management, and coordination of DFW prep meetings and inspections. Candidates should have a BS in CM/related field and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related field.
• Prior experience on construction job sites preferred.
• Current driver's license.
• Ability to independently apply principles and theories of construction management or engineering.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and documents (e.g., blueprints, design documents).
• Basic knowledge of project management principles (scheduling, estimating).
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet.
• Ability to learn and use construction management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and transfer information between different levels of workers.
• Ability to multitask.
• Active listening skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-construction support.
• Manage submittal and RFI processes for specific definable features of work (DFW), utilizing PMA and other programs completely to closure.
• Evaluate and distribute project design and engineering documents.
• Prepare team for site mobilization and research living arrangements.
• Prepare turnover binder templates and assist with pre-mobilization kickoff meetings.
• Arrange short form subcontracts with local entities (power, trailers, housing).
• Draft subcontracts and purchase agreements.
• Utilize Best Practice Database for SWIs, quality documents, prep meetings.
• Manage QA/QC as per Project Quality Plan and oversee inventory process.
• Coordinate DFW prep meetings, inspections, and punch list final inspections.
• This position requires full-time presence at assigned project sites in Wisconsin. Most project assignments are located within a 90-mile radius of the Milwaukee office, although occasional travel outside this area may be required.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Communication

MS Office

Blueprint interpretation

Project management

Multitasking

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Internet

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Field Engineer to participate in active construction project management, solving problems and applying basic engineering techniques on site in Wisconsin.

The role involves pre-construction support, document evaluation, mobilization planning, subcontracting, QA/QC management, and coordination of DFW prep meetings and inspections. Candidates should have a BS in CM/related field and strong communication skills.