Entry Level Field Engineer - Austin

Turner Construction Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is hiring an entry-level Construction Field Associate for the Austin Main division. This role supports a field operations team to ensure information is collected, coordinated, and aligned with contract documents to deliver a high-quality project safely and on schedule.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, or two years of college in Engineering or Construction, plus strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of college education in Engineering, Construction or relevant field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and take initiative.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and related tools.
• Basic understanding of scheduling concepts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist field operations in collecting and coordinating information to support project execution.
• Interpret contract drawings and specifications to aid construction activities and quality control.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure safety, compliance, and timely work progress.
• Maintain project documents, drawings, and site records for accessibility.
• Assist in preparing daily and weekly project reports and updates.
• Review drawings and shop drawings for coordination and installation accuracy.
• Assist in preparation of as-built information and project closeout deliverables.
• Support the project superintendent and the site team in day-to-day operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Division: Austin Main

Project Location(s): Austin, TX 78731 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Entry

Education: Bachelors Degree

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Non-Exempt

Position Description

Assigned to a field operations team to assist in obtaining, evaluating and coordinating information needed to construct the project in accordance with contract documents and to assure work meets all safety standards, is within schedule requirements, and is constructed to the highest level of quality possible.

Reports to

Project Superintendent or Superintendents

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform line and grade work for building layout and control as required.
• Assist in implementation of site safety program as required.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with Turner safety standards and applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Assist in maintenance of contract documents and electronic web-based documents for field operations.
• Assist in preparation of Daily Construction Reports (DCR's).
• Review work as it is being placed to be sure it is accurate within accepted tolerances.
• Review contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation.
• Assist in preparation of project as-builts.
• Assist in protection and promotion of interests of Turner and in related matters.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two years of college education from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction or relevant education
• Building construction, engineering, or equivalent experience, preferred
• Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
• Demonstrate initiative and desire to learn
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Proficient with computer applications, data entry, and Microsoft suite of applications
• Basic understanding of scheduling programs, desired

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.