Field Engineer — Construction Site Leader

Hensel Phelps; California; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Field Engineer to support the Superintendent in field management, layout, safety, and quality control on projects across Northern California. The role emphasizes hands-on supervision of workers and coordination with trade partners, with some field-office duties.

The position requires a 4-year degree in a related field and at least 1 year of experience, plus a valid driver’s license. Compensation details note COLA and total compensation ranges for regional projects.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• 1 year of expereince and/or a combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, ProjectSight, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.

Responsibilities

• Project layout (surveying) in conformance with design and contract documents
• Check concrete forms for accuracy and adequacy of construction, including all embedded items, before placement of concrete
• Perform production trend analysis for quantities of work in place and report for the weekly and monthly schedule and cost control reports
• Assist with quality control, site safety initiatives and coordination of trade partners as delegated by the project superintendent
• May include directing a small work force to gain supervisory experience
• Coordinate material deliveries by checking material requirements in advance and comparing with the delivery status
• Additionally, inspect materials delivered to the job for quantity, quality and condition, and report on missing and/or damaged items
• Assist foremen and trade partners with interpretation of plans and specifications
• Oversight of trade partners, as assigned, and direction of workforces (e.g., a labor crew) of employees or trade partner employees to gain supervisory experience
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc
• Collaborate with the VDC team on VDC scope of work, execution plan and deliverables related to field operations
• Review and navigate within the current 3D model viewing and scheduling software.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

Education

4-year degree in Civil/Structural/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel-based templates

ProjectSight

Primavera

Autodesk Suite

Job description

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Field Engineer to support the Superintendent in field management, layout, safety, and quality control on projects across Northern California. The role emphasizes hands-on supervision of workers and coordination with trade partners, with some field-office duties.

The position requires a 4-year degree in a related field and at least 1 year of experience, plus a valid driver’s license. Compensation details note COLA and total compensation ranges for regional projects.