Entry-Level Field Engineer: Construction Layout & Safety

Turner Construction Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

End-of-year appreciation pay

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Chicago, IL, seeks a field operations support role to gather and evaluate information, coordinate construction activities, and ensure safety, schedule, and quality per contract documents.

You will assist with layout and grade work, safety programs, and document control, while reviewing drawings and shop documents for proper coordination. Strong communication, teamwork, and basic scheduling knowledge are essential.

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

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Computer applications

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Scheduling knowledge (basic)

Initiative and willingness to learn

Education

Two-year college in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software (basic)

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Chicago, IL, seeks a field operations support role to gather and evaluate information, coordinate construction activities, and ensure safety, schedule, and quality per contract documents.

You will assist with layout and grade work, safety programs, and document control, while reviewing drawings and shop documents for proper coordination. Strong communication, teamwork, and basic scheduling knowledge are essential.