Field Engineer - DFW

Key Construction; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan with guaranteed

Flex Spending Account

Sign on bonus

Unlimited paid time off

Life Insurance

Holiday pay

Personal Uber rides

Many company and community events

Vehicle Allowance

Job summary

Key Construction is seeking a Field Engineer for our DFW operations to work closely with the Superintendent on day-to-day site activities. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage materials and equipment, and ensure conformance with plans and specifications.

The role may involve quality control, SWPPP management, field documentation, and safety compliance. We value building quality projects, work-life balance, and a positive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent 4 years work experience.
• Strong organization, leadership, and delegation skills.
• Proven ability to develop lasting customer relationships.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and understand contract documents, soils plans and specs.
• Assist day-to-day onsite supervision of subcontractors and labor force.
• Ensure subcontractors are executing and complying with scope of work.
• Walk site daily to monitor activities and plan ahead.
• Help schedule subcontractors and vendors to meet milestones.
• Develop and manage look ahead schedules for coordination.
• Participate in weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Generate RFIs with pictures and sketches.
• Perform quality control inspections on work performed.
• Complete field reports, safety checklists, and material receipts.
• ConductWeekly Jobsite Safety Inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Delegation

Customer relationships

Drive for results

Communication

Valid Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 4 years experience

Job description

Who We Are:

At Key, we realize that our team is our best asset. We are committed to hiring the finest personnel and providing them the tools they need to succeed.

Key Construction is a leading commercial construction company, serving nearly 40 states nationwide. Join a team that values building quality projects, work-life balance, a positive team atmosphere, and FUN!

Benefits & Perks:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) retirement plan with guaranteed match
• Flex Spending Account
• Sign on bonus
• Unlimited paid time off
• Life Insurance
• Holiday pay
• Personal Uber rides
• Many company and community events
• Vehicle Allowance

Due to our growth, Key Construction has a need for a Field Engineer in DFW.

Summary:

The Field Engineer works closely with the Superintendent running the day to day operations on the construction site. They assist in coordinating subcontractors, managing materials and equipment, and monitoring conformance with the plans and specs. The Assistant Superintendent may assume the role of quality control, SWPPP Management, Field office documentation, and/or safety compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read, interpret, and understand contract documents, soil reports, plans, specifications, ASI’s, RFI’s, submittals, test reports, building codes, ADA standards, ASTM’s, and other relevant project material.
• Assist day-to-day onsite supervision of subcontractors and labor force.
• Ensure that subcontractors are fully executing and complying with contracted scope of work.
• Walk project daily to monitor activities and assist in future planning.
• Responsible to assist scheduling of subcontractors and vendors to ensure milestones are met and timely completion is achieved.
• Develop and manage look ahead schedules to ensure work is coordinated between trades and within the constraints of the milestones.
• Participate in weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Generating and properly describing Requests for Information (RFI) including necessary pictures and sketches.
• Perform quality control inspections regarding the work being performed.
• Complete all field reports and documentation including; orientation meetings, preinstallation meetings, safety checklists, weekly toolbox meetings, quality control inspections, and material receipts.
• Complete Weekly Jobsite Safety Inspections.
• Enforce safety rules set forth by the company, OSHA, local codes and all governing authorities.
• Schedule and meet with inspectors and other building/government officials.
• Conduct owner and subcontractor walk-throughs and prepare punch lists.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external client, including representatives of the owner.
• Monitor costs, including labor and material.
• Track and confirm daily work hours on any T&M work that may be directed by the project manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent 4 years work experience. Construction Science is a plus.
• Previous experience onsite as a Field Engineer is helpful.
• Must be able to travel to jobsites as requested.
• Strong organization, leadership, and delegation skills are required.
• Proven ability to develop lasting, positive customer relationships.
• Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Key Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer