Field Engineer Apprentice: Carpentry Craft & Project Growth

Blach Construction Company; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holidays & sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Profit-sharing

Education assistance

Professional development

Annual wellness stipend

Job summary

Blach Construction in San Jose, CA seeks an entry-level Field Engineer. The successful candidate will join as an apprentice in the field, building carpentry skills during a 4-year program and supporting the Superintendent and project team in planning, scheduling, safety and quality control, and documentation.

You will learn plan reading, collaborate with foremen and superintendents, and develop expertise across trades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Versatility with different construction tasks.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to train and educate others.
• Solid computer skills with Microsoft Office and scheduling software.
• Exposure to CMiC or similar project management software.

Responsibilities

• Complete 4-year carpenter's union apprentice program.
• Support Superintendent and project team in planning, scheduling, safety and quality control.
• Assist with project documentation and budgeting.
• Learn plan reading and navigate construction phases.
• Build relationships with coworkers and teams.
• Learn RFIs, submittal processing, and scope statements with PM/PE.
• Shadow Foreman, Asst. Superintendent, and Superintendent.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Train others

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

SureTrak

CMiC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blach Construction in San Jose, CA seeks an entry-level Field Engineer. The successful candidate will join as an apprentice in the field, building carpentry skills during a 4-year program and supporting the Superintendent and project team in planning, scheduling, safety and quality control, and documentation.

You will learn plan reading, collaborate with foremen and superintendents, and develop expertise across trades.