Field Engineer: Construction Site Coordination & QC

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a respected Southeast General Contractor, seeks a Field Engineer for Florence, SC to support the Superintendent and coordinate subcontractors, field operations, and quality control on active projects.

You will assist with work plans, document control, RFI management, and safety compliance while maintaining as-built drawings, schedules, and site logistics. The role requires strong communication and flexibility on a busy construction site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 0–4 years of construction experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen.
• Competent Person training in trenching, scaffolding, rigging, confined space, fall protection, OSHA 10, First Aid & CPR, silica, and risk management.
• Knowledge of surveying fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with facility start-up activities.
• Attend meetings (Sub, progress, and team).
• Maintain logs and files (field, equipment, delivery, concrete tracking, rental tracking).
• Identify need for Request for Information (RFI).
• Manage field Request for Information (RFI).
• Manage approved submittals to ensure quality control and compliance with onsite operations.
• Maintain as-built drawings (Electronic and Hard Set).
• Material purchasing, expediting, and handling (field purchase orders).
• Maintain material control system (all materials that enter site).
• Monitor and report productivity.
• Layout (use of survey equipment, batter boards, string lines).
• Coordinate with VDC and field operations.
• Create and maintain spare parts list
• Assist with Daily Reports
• Complete project closeout after substantial completion

Skills

Communication

Surveying basics

MS Office

Physical endurance

Site safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a respected Southeast General Contractor, seeks a Field Engineer for Florence, SC to support the Superintendent and coordinate subcontractors, field operations, and quality control on active projects.

You will assist with work plans, document control, RFI management, and safety compliance while maintaining as-built drawings, schedules, and site logistics. The role requires strong communication and flexibility on a busy construction site.