Field Engineer - Construction Site Lead (Travel 100%)

Mortenson; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Field Engineer to participate in active management of construction projects, solving problems and applying engineering techniques. Responsibilities span pre-construction support, submittals, RFIs, design document evaluation, and site mobilization.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 100%. Mortenson offers a comprehensive benefits package and participation in an incentive plan.

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 travel up to 100%.

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 management

Engineering principles

Blueprint interpretation

Project management basics

Communication skills

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Construction software

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

PM A

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Field Engineer to participate in active management of construction projects, solving problems and applying engineering techniques. Responsibilities span pre-construction support, submittals, RFIs, design document evaluation, and site mobilization.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 100%. Mortenson offers a comprehensive benefits package and participation in an incentive plan.