Field Engineer: Construction Ops & QA Lead

Mortenson; Beaver Dam (IN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k match

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Field Engineer to participate in active construction project management, solving problems and applying construction management techniques. You will handle submittals, RFIs, document evaluation, and site mobilization while coordinating with teams and subcontractors.

The role requires a degree in CM/CE or related field, strong communication, and the ability to learn construction software. This is an on-site position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience on construction job sites preferred
• Current driver's license
• Ability to independently apply principles and theories of construction management or engineering
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and documents (e.g., blueprints, design documents)
• Basic knowledge of project management principles (scheduling, estimating)
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet
• Ability to learn and use construction management software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and transfer information between different levels of workers
• Ability to multitask
• Active listening skills and effective communication

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-construction support
• Manage submittal and RFI processes for specific definable features of work (DFW), utilizing PMA and other programs completely to closure.
• Evaluate and distribute project design and engineering documents
• Prepare team for site mobilization and research living arrangements
• Prepare turnover binder templates and assist with pre-mobilization kickoff meetings
• Arrange short form subcontracts with local entities (power, trailers, housing)
• Draft subcontracts and purchase agreements
• Utilize Best Practice Database for SWIs, quality documents, prep meetings
• Manage QA/QC as per Project Quality Plan and oversee inventory process
• Coordinate DFW prep meetings, inspections, and punch list final inspections

Skills

Construction experience

Blueprint interpretation

PM basics

CM software

Communication

Stakeholder communication

Multitasking

Active listening

Education

Bachelors in CM/CE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Field Engineer to participate in active construction project management, solving problems and applying construction management techniques. You will handle submittals, RFIs, document evaluation, and site mobilization while coordinating with teams and subcontractors.

The role requires a degree in CM/CE or related field, strong communication, and the ability to learn construction software. This is an on-site position with competitive pay and benefits.