Field Engineer - Charleston, SC

SJ Hamill Construction, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

SJ Hamill Construction, LLC in Charleston, SC, seeks a field engineering project support professional to inspect materials, guide installations, and coordinate with project managers and craft teams for accurate measurements and quality outcomes. The role supports project controls, procurement, scheduling, and take-offs for proposals while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance across sites.

Travel to project locations may be required; growth opportunities exist within a stable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in marine and heavy civil construction.
• Knowledge of project management, procurement, estimating, scheduling, and cost control.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support project controls by planning, organizing, and implementing the project controls system, subcontracts, and the management, purchasing, and scheduling of materials.
• Assist project management with expediting material deliveries, monitoring project production, providing project status reports, preparing monthly billings, tracking equipment utilization, providing survey layout, and preparing shop drawings/submittals.
• Ensure project safety and quality protocols are followed per company and industry standards; lead by example on worksite safety.
• Support the pursuit and estimating process from searching out potential projects to estimating, planning, and completing take off quantities for active proposals.
• Performs special projects and completes all other duties as assigned or requested for the general support of the organization.

Skills

GPS survey

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Construction layout

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Project tracking software

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Job description

This position will provide field engineering project support including inspection of project materials, providing work control guidelines required for accurate measurements, and ensuring correct installation of materials. This position will typically work closely with Project Managers, Field Supervision, and Craft on the jobsite to ensure successful project completion.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support overall construction activities by planning, organizing, and implementing the project controls system, subcontracts, and the management, purchasing, and scheduling of materials.
• Assist project management with a variety of items such as: expediting material deliveries, monitoring project production, providing project status reports, preparing monthly billings, tracking equipment utilization, providing survey layout, and preparing shop drawings/submittals.
• Ensure project safety and quality protocols are being followed per company and industry standards; personally setting a good example for worksite safety expectations.
• Support the pursuit and estimating process from searching out potential projects to estimating, planning, and completing take off quantities for active proposals.
• Performs special projects and completes all other duties as assigned or requested for the general support of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in the marine and heavy civil construction industry.
• Knowledge of project management and administration, procurement, estimating, scheduling, project tracking software, cost control, engineering and project standards, and safety and environmental compliance, preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, as well as with customers and vendors.
• GPS survey experience and capable of performing construction layout.
• Must be qualified and physically able to drive.
• Ability to travel and work for extended period of time on projects outside of office area.

What we can offer you:

• Inclusive Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Illness insurance
• Company paid Disability and Life insurance
• Health Savings Account contribution of up to $1,000 per year
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program including discounts with major vendors & products
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Competitive time off package including vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Career advancement opportunities with a stable well-established organization
• Tuition reimbursement program and access to LinkedIn Learning courses
• Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.
• CSG/SJ Hamill does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CSG/SJ Hamill without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CSG/SJ Hamill.

SJ Hamill Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.