Field Engineer / Assistant Superintendent

Socket.dev; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Storage Building Company is seeking a Field Engineer / Assistant Superintendent to join our field operations team on the East Coast. This hands-on role is designed for an early-career construction professional who wants a long-term career in field leadership and progression to Superintendent.

You will work directly with experienced Superintendents and Area Managers, travel regularly to active sites, learn project coordination, safety, scheduling, and quality control, and grow into expanded

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to read and understand construction drawings and plans.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel regularly to active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day field operations and project coordination.
• Support safety, quality control, and scheduling efforts.
• Document field conditions and complete daily reports.
• Collaborate with Superintendents, Area Managers, and subcontractors.
• Travel to projects across multiple states as required.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Field Engineer / Assistant Superintendent

Department: Operations / Field
Reports To: Area Manager / Project Superintendent
Location: East Coast (Field-Based – Travel Required)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Storage Building Company is seeking a motivated Field Engineer / Assistant Superintendent to join our growing field operations team. This is a hands-on development position designed for an early-career construction professional who wants to build a long-term career in field operations and grow into a Superintendent role.

The ideal candidate is someone who is eager to learn, comfortable working in the field, and interested in taking on increasing levels of responsibility. You will work directly alongside experienced Superintendents and Area Managers while gaining practical experience in construction, project coordination, safety, quality control, scheduling, and field leadership.

This is a traveling position, and the successful candidate must be willing and able to travel regularly to active construction projects, potentially across multiple states.

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations

• Assist the Superintendent with the day-to-day management of construction projects.
• Learn and understand project plans, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Assist with coordinating subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, and site activities.
• Monitor project progress and communicate updates to the Superintendent and Area Manager.
• Assist with maintaining project schedules and identifying potential delays or issues.
• Conduct regular site walks to monitor work progress, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Assist with material tracking, inventory, and delivery coordination.
• Help identify field conflicts, discrepancies, and potential construction issues.
• Assist with documenting field conditions and communicating issues to the appropriate team members.
• Complete daily reports, project documentation, photographs, and other required field records.

Safety & Quality

• Follow and promote all company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and organized jobsite.
• Identify unsafe conditions and communicate concerns to the Superintendent.
• Assist with quality-control inspections and ensure work is being completed according to plans and specifications.
• Help identify deficiencies and follow through on corrective actions.

Project Coordination

• Communicate effectively with Superintendents, Project Managers, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and other members of the project team.
• Participate in project meetings and assist with documenting action items.
• Develop an understanding of construction sequencing and how different trades and activities impact one another.
• Assist with resolving day-to-day field issues and develop practical solutions under the direction of experienced leadership.
• Maintain professional relationships with subcontractors, customers, and project partners.

Professional Development

This position is designed to provide progressive training and responsibility. As knowledge, skills, and field experience develop, responsibilities will increase accordingly.

Qualifications

Required

• 21 years of age or older.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly for work.
• Basic understanding of commercial construction.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and plans.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced field environment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced construction professionals.
• Ability to identify problems and seek practical solutions.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work outdoors and on active construction jobsites.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• Internship or previous experience with a general contractor, subcontractor, construction company, or jobsite.
• Experience reading construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling and project documentation.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA and construction safety practices.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Office, or other construction/project management software.

Candidates with strong construction experience but without a four-year degree are encouraged to apply.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who wants to build a career in construction—not just find a job.

The right candidate will be:

• Driven and coachable
• Hands-on and willing to get into the field
• Comfortable asking questions and learning
• Accountable and dependable
• A strong communicator
• Detail-oriented
• Willing to travel
• Interested in eventually leading construction projects and teams
  

You do not need to know everything on day one. We are looking for someone with the foundation, work ethic, and desire to learn, and we will provide the opportunity to develop the skills needed to become a successful Superintendent.