Field Engineer

Staab Construction Corporation; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured mentorship

Professional development opportunities

Clear career path for advancement

Job summary

Staab Construction Corporation is offering a Construction Manager Development Program aimed at recent graduates in Civil Engineering or related fields. This structured two-year track provides hands-on experience through fieldwork, office rotations, and training modules, preparing participants for leadership roles in construction management.

Participants will gain comprehensive skills in project management, scheduling, cost management, and safety compliance, benefiting from structured mentorship and a clear career path for advancement.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in a relevant engineering field.
• Strong interest in leadership roles in construction management.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily in the field as part of the project management team.
• Take ownership of small projects and support project coordination.
• Focus on leadership development over two years.

Skills

Project layouts

Quality control

Scheduling

Cost management

Safety compliance

Administration reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Construction Manager Development Program

Are you ready to launch your career in construction? Our Construction Manager Development Program is a structured, two-year track designed for recent graduates in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management who want hands‑on experience and a clear path to leadership roles.

About the Program

This program combines field experience, office rotations, and formal training modules to give you a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry. You’ll learn how projects are built from the ground up, develop technical and leadership skills, and prepare for roles such as Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Estimator, Supervisor, and beyond.

Program Highlights

• Year 1:
  • Work primarily in the field as part of the project management and supervision team.
  • Gain firsthand experience with construction processes, scheduling, and quality control.
  • Rotate into the office to assist with estimating, bidding, and project layout activities.
• Year 2:
  • Take ownership of small projects or portions of larger ones.
  • Support estimating, scheduling, and project coordination.
  • Focus on leadership development and prepare for larger responsibilities.

What You’ll Learn

• Field & Technical Skills: Project layouts, elevation measurements, quality control, resource tracking.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Short‑term schedules, subcontractor coordination, and P6 updates.
• Cost Management: Job costing, purchase orders, submittals, and pay requests.
• Safety & Compliance: Weekly audits and monthly PM reviews.
• Reporting & Administration: Daily reports, requisitions, and project wrap‑up meetings.

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to all aspects of construction management.
• Structured mentorship and professional development.
• A clear career path with opportunities for advancement.