Field Engineer

Kent Companies; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Job summary

A leading concrete contractor is seeking a Field Engineer in Fort Mill, SC. The role involves overseeing project layouts, coordinating with teams, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, related experience, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience in construction.
• Knowledge of all phases of concrete and building construction.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Create a new project in the data collector.
• Coordinate with the project team on work commencement.
• Ensure layout materials are provided.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Field Engineer at Kent Companies — The Field Engineer is responsible for all layout activities and ensures safe, accurate work.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Project Startup
  
  
  
  • Create a new project in the data collector.
  
  
  • Import the data files created by the FE manager.
  
  
  • Double-check site control to ensure everything is within tolerance to continue.
  
  
  • Coordinate with the project team on when and how the work will commence.
  
  
  • Ensure the needed layout materials are provided.
  
  
  • Start layout.
  
  
  
  


• Project Maintenance
  
  
  
  • Continue daily layout needs for the project, proactively staying ahead of the work.
  
  
  • Communicate with the team to better schedule daily activities.
  
  
  • Coordinate the necessary as-built information and capture it.
  
  
  • Provide as-built data to the FE manager.
  
  
  
  


• Ancillary Tasks
  
  
  
  • Maintain and clean equipment.
  
  
  • Request supplies and materials through the FE manager before necessary.
  
  
  • Actively participate in the safety program.
  
  
  • QA/QC of the project to assist the project team in minimizing rework.
  
  
  
  


• As-built Standards
  
  
  
  • Walls – Ensure site and retaining walls that have critical placement relative to other elements must be As-built at the bottom, middle, and top at approximately 25’ increments.
  
  
  • Columns – When necessary, two adjacent faces should be shot next to each visible corner at the bottom, middle, and top.
  
  
  • Slabs – Shots should be taken at the appropriate grid increments to show the condition of placement.
  
  
  • Anchor bolts – All anchor bolts should be shot horizontally and vertically at the top of each bolt in the pattern. Also, collect the top of the concrete to determine bolt projection. Ensure all bolts are plumb before collecting data. All data is to be collected as soon as possible and sent to the FE manager.
  
  
  • Deadline – Have all As-builts delivered by the 20th of every month unless needed earlier.
  
  
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Required Experience, Education, And Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years related experience.


• Knowledge of all phases of concrete and building construction.


• Exceptionally strong written and interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to negotiate, resolve conflict, and deal effectively with all internal and external stakeholders professionally and respectfully.


• Motivated, trustworthy, solutions-oriented team player with a desire to consistently improve.


• Strong organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple urgent initiatives.


• Valid driver’s license.


• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).


• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving.


• Ability to pass drug screening.


• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Able to balance and prioritize multiple deadlines.


• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay


• PTO (Paid Time Off)


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage


• Supplemental insurance options


• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching


• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)


• Scholarship opportunities for dependents


• Leadership development opportunities

Perks and Career Development

Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined; rather, it builds on the teammate’s strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 5 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

This position requires daily driving to multiple jobs a day to supervise projects across the region. This position needs to be able to lift 80 lbs.

Position Type, Travel, and Hours

This is a full-time position. It requires regular travel to local jobs in and around Charlotte. Day/Overnight travel to other regions will occur occasionally. Hours and schedules fluctuate with the project(s). This position must be available as long as work occurs on the job site. This role requires working non-typical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during non-typical workdays and hours is also necessary.

Office Location

1223 Quarry Overlook Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715

About Kent Companies

Kent Companies is a full-service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide and deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is known as The Leaders in Concrete and continuously ranks in the Top 10 Concrete Contractors nationwide by ENR Magazine.

Kent Companies’ family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply.

EEO Statement

At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions. The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company’s commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan. Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.