Field Engineer

Skanska USA; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Skanska USA is seeking a Field Engineer to supervise on-site activities, enforce safety protocols, and coordinate with project teams to meet schedule and budget targets.

The role involves developing short-term schedules, supervising field labor, inspecting subcontractor operations, and reporting progress daily. Requires a Construction Management degree or equivalent experience and 1–3 years in construction, with no sponsorship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or equivalent OR 6 years of equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of relevant construction experience.
• Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate on-site project activities to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives are met.
• Support Project Engineers, Superintendents and Project Managers in day-to-day project responsibilities.
• Prepare and submit daily reports documenting work progress and coordinates with subcontractors and meetings.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

6 years of equivalent experience

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Field Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

The Field Engineer is a professional construction specialist responsible for overseeing and coordinating on-site project activities to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives are met. Exercising independent judgment and discretion, Field Engineers support the Project Engineers, Superintendents and Project Managers in the day to day responsibilities of the project to which he/she is assigned.This role enforces the Skanska Safety and Health Management Program, with authority to stop work for safety violations, supervises the daily field labor force, inspects contractor and subcontractor operations for contract compliance, and manages corrective actions as needed. The Field Engineer assists in developing and maintaining site logistics plans in collaboration with the Superintendent, conducts quality inspections, coordinates testing and inspection efforts, monitors labor and material costs, and prepares detailed short‑term schedules while making necessary adjustments to maintain project timelines. Additionally, this position prepares and submits daily reports documenting work progress; quantities and actively participates in project and subcontractor meetings to provide technical guidance; and ensures the successful execution of all assigned activities.

Field Engineer Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or equivalent OR 6 years of equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of relevant construction experience
• Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

Our Investment in you:

• We believe thatBenefitsshould connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always‑on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation andBenefitssummary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being– Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Salary Low
USD $59,500.00/Yr.

Salary High
USD $79,750.00/Yr.

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Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

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