Field Engineer - Commercial Construction

JHKelly, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401K with company match

Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

Annual Performance Bonuses

Profit Sharing

Job summary

A well-established construction firm located in Washington is seeking a motivated Field Engineer/Assistant Project Manager to enhance their Commercial Mechanical projects. This role requires effective coordination of submittals, management of field documentation, and ensuring project quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and must possess strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam, and a driver’s license for site visits. A competitive hourly wage of $28–$35 will be offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in Construction Management or related fields.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to various construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate submittals and manage field documentation.
• Perform quantity tracking and support scheduling.
• Ensure quality and compliance on project sites.

Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam

Strong oral and written communication skills

Organized and productive

Ability to adapt under pressure

Experience in scheduling

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

At JH Kelly, we’re seeking a motivated, hands-on, and technically capable Field Engineer/Assistant Project Manager to support our Commercial Mechanical projects and grow into a future leader in the field. If you’re excited to be on the front lines of complex construction projects—coordinating submittals, managing field documentation, performing quantity tracking, supporting scheduling and change management, ensuring quality and compliance, and working closely with superintendents, subcontractors, and craft teams—this is your opportunity to build a strong foundation with a century-old industry leader.

About Us

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction powerhouse known for tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR, we’re an industry leader fueled by an award-winning team committed to safety, quality, and a dynamic, tight-knit culture. Learn more about our story at www.jhkelly.com

Pay Range

$28–$35 per hour (DOE), FLSA non-exempt (overtime eligible).

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage: JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays: Generous PTO model to support work-life balance.
• 401K: 50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD: Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
• Annual Performance Bonuses: Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
• Profit Sharing: Participate in JH Kelly’s profit-sharing program. Averaging 9% of total compensation over the past 10 years.

Project Support & Field Execution

• Learn, follow, and promote company safety protocols.
• Schedule, verify, and coordinate the submittal processes. Ensure that components function as intended, are coordinated with associated components, and are furnished in accordance with contractual, subcontract, and purchase order criteria.
• Verify and follow the submittal schedule through the approval process, ensuring that the fabrication schedule supports material need dates.
• Monitor and manage vendors and OEMs to ensure project compliance.
• Clearly communicate the scope, specifications, and Quality Assurance requirements to the Fab Shop.
• Assist the Project Superintendent as needed.
• Perform field engineering for construction convenience items, including document control, calculations, and design drafting when required.
• Coordinate inspections by authorities having jurisdiction and third-party inspection agencies. Maintain all Quality Assurance documentation and accurate field engineering records.
• Perform and/or monitor all project surveying and maintain project survey records. Prepare quantity reports to support the Project Superintendent. Coordinate details with all subcontractors.
• Maintain shop and contract drawings in a current and organized condition.
• Take off quantities and prepare pricing for changes as directed.
• Assemble and develop work packages for fabrication and field installation processes. Monitor and update as required for compliance.

Safety & Quality Leadership

• Champion and promote JH Kelly’s safety and quality protocols across all projects and teams.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support department and company success.

What You Bring

• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in Construction Management, Mechanical, and/or Civil estimating or education. Preferred: A solid theoretical knowledge of Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Contracts, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and/or Safety.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related construction industry field, or equivalent work experience.
• Skills:
  • Fully proficient with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam, with intermediate skills in Excel.
  • Preferred: Scheduling experience or education.
  • Preferred: Proficient in reading P&IDs and Piping Isometrics.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Self-starter, motivated, and takes initiative.
  • Organized and productive with the ability to adapt and work under pressure.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and projects at hand.
• Mindset: Proactive, detail-oriented, safety-first team player eager to learn the full project lifecycle and grow into greater responsibility.
• Requirements: Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to various construction sites as needed.

Physical Requirements

This role requires transitioning frequently between office and construction field settings. In the office, you’ll sit for extended periods, performing repetitive tasks like typing and communicating by phone. In the field, you’ll stand and walk on uneven terrain, climb stairs, kneel, crouch, crawl to inspect tight spaces, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Good vision and hearing are essential for reading plans and on-site communication. You’ll work outdoors in various weather conditions, adhere to site-specific dress codes, and wear PPE (hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots). Flexibility to travel and work outside regular hours is required. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.