Field Engineer - Civil Construction & Site Operations

Faulconer Construction Co; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. in Salem, Virginia is seeking a Field Engineer to support project management and field operations on heavy civil projects. You will learn Faulconer processes while working across crews and front-line leadership to improve productivity and project outcomes.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience on site, with exposure to plan interpretation, QA/QC, submittals, RFIs, and daily field reporting. Some travel or field presence is expected as projects require.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 1–2 years working in a construction environment.
• Ability to use lasers, transits, and other construction tools and equipment.
• Familiarity with construction processes.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies (Heavyjob, Viewpoint, Procore, iAuditor, etc.).
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks quickly and accurately.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendent, Foreman, and crew with all tasks on project work.
• Develop understanding of project plans, details, specs, and scope for assigned projects.
• Assist in tracking daily productions, crew hours, equipment hours, and materials.
• Coordinate with Subcontractors, suppliers, and trucking dispatches.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with plans and specs.
• Assist with shooting grades and laying out work; document in logs/photos.
• Code material and trucking tickets with Foreman.
• Perform all typical laborer responsibilities as directed by Field Leadership.
• Assist QA/QC by checking material deliveries.
• Coordinate with Project Management to distribute submittals and RFIs; develop a production planner.
• Support site inspections and repairs documentation for inspectors.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Heavyjob

Viewpoint

Procore

iAuditor

Job description

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. in Salem, Virginia is seeking a Field Engineer to support project management and field operations on heavy civil projects. You will learn Faulconer processes while working across crews and front-line leadership to improve productivity and project outcomes.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience on site, with exposure to plan interpretation, QA/QC, submittals, RFIs, and daily field reporting. Some travel or field presence is expected as projects require.