Field Engineer

Jobot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Support for licenses and certs

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Field Engineer in Houston, TX for a fully traveling, on-site role in modular building construction. You will manage field documentation, schedules, and subcontractor coordination, while supporting costs, reporting, and quality control.

Traveling 100% with potential progression to Field Project Manager, this position emphasizes proactive communication and rigorous documentation. The role requires 2–4 years of field construction experience, a relevant degree, OSHA 30, and

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant construction or field experience.
• Willingness to travel and work 100% onsite.
• Proficiency with project documentation and scheduling software.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Document Control: manage RFIs, submittals, drawing revisions, meeting minutes and distribution.
• Site Operations and Scheduling: track materials against delivery schedules and installation plans.
• Financial Support: review reports, draft purchase orders, assist with change orders.
• Subcontractor Coordination, Quality, and Safety: monitor compliance and safety procedures.
• Scope of Authority: manage records, issue purchase orders, and train junior staff.

Skills

Field experience

Documentation skills

Scheduling software

Travel 100% onsite

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, or related field

OSHA 30

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

Job description

Field Engineer

$120000 - $180000 per year | Houston, TX | On-site | Permanent

100% Travel | Commercial Construction Experience Required

A bit about us:

We build modular buildings by combining factory production with onsite construction.

Why join us?

We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), PTO, and support for licenses and certifications. If you enjoy traveling and being onsite where the work happens, this could be a good fit.

Job Details

Field Engineer II

Location: Fully traveling position, 100% onsite

Reports to: Field Project Manager

We are seeking a Field Engineer II for a construction company specializing in modular building solutions. This role manages jobsite documentation, tracks materials and deliveries, supports cost and schedule reporting, and communicates field quality issues to the manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

Document Control

• Manage RFIs, submittals, drawing revisions, meeting minutes, and distribution.
• Maintain accurate project records supporting payments, changes, and closeout.
• Assist with owner, architect, and contractor meeting agendas and minutes.
• Prepare weekly client progress reports for Field Project Manager review.

Site Operations and Scheduling

• Track factory-supplied and direct-to-site materials against delivery schedules and installation plans.
• Support module installation and custody transfers through documentation and verification.
• Update project schedules using verified field progress.
• Identify delays and communicate impacts on installation, inspections, and turnover.
• Coordinate closeout documentation, including operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, punch lists, and as-built drawings.

Financial Support

• Review daily reports, equipment logs, and manpower records to support invoice and payment application reviews.
• Draft and issue purchase orders within approved scope and budget.
• Assist with change orders and maintain the potential change order log.

Subcontractor Coordination, Quality, and Safety

• Monitor subcontractor and vendor compliance with documented scope, approved submittals, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Ensure subcontractors meet onboarding, documentation, and site requirements.
• Document field quality issues, communicate them to manufacturing, and track corrective actions through completion.
• Train junior field engineers on document control, material tracking, and field reporting.

Scope of Authority

This position can manage jobsite records, issue purchase orders within previously approved scope and budget, recommend invoice approvals, direct subcontractors on documented requirements, and train junior field engineers.

Final invoice approvals, extra work, backcharges, contract changes, commercial commitments, and direction beyond documented scope require Field Project Manager approval. Disputes, client concerns, safety incidents, significant quality issues, and stop-work conditions must be escalated.

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant construction or field experience.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and integrated design, manufacturing, and construction processes.
• Basic understanding of contracts and subcontracts.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve field issues.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with project documentation and scheduling software.
• Familiarity with permitting, inspections, and authority having jurisdiction requirements.
• Willingness to travel and work 100% onsite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, or a related field.
• OSHA 30 and a relevant quality or safety credential.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet.
• Experience tracking factory-supplied materials, direct-to-site deliveries, or owner-furnished equipment.
• Experience using AI tools to improve reporting and document control.
• Modular construction or design-build experience.

Career Advancement

Advancement to Field Project Manager I requires at least two years in this role and demonstrated performance in construction sequencing, drawing and contract interpretation, permitting, planning, schedule and cost control, procurement, subcontractor pricing, risk awareness, and communication. Performance is evaluated annually.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Support for professional licenses, certifications, and career development.

The company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, and ability to contribute. Discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status are prohibited.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.