Field Engineer – Heavy Civil

Jobtailor; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Field Engineer/Project Support role to bridge field operations and the office. You will assist the Project Engineer and Superintendent, track production data, and help plan and implement project activities with a strong emphasis on field execution and efficiency.

The position requires 75–90% field time, with occasional travel supported by a valid driver license. Strong MS Office skills and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Moderate to high proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications.
• Valid driver license for occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the construction site and the office.
• Provide support to the Project Engineer and Project Superintendent.
• Track production and project data.
• Support operational planning, communication, organization, implementation, and project-data tracking.
• Collaborate with project staff to track and analyze work plans and maximize field-operation efficiency.
• Develop, maintain, and report daily quantities installed and performed.
• Analyze and compare budgeted versus actual production rates and material yields.
• Assist in ensuring field work is constructed according to project standards and specifications.

Skills

Field coordination

Data tracking

Stakeholder communication

Project support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

• Serve as the liaison between the construction site and the office
• Provide support to the Project Engineer and Project Superintendent
• Track production and project data
• Support operational planning, communication, organization, implementation, and project-data tracking
• Collaborate with project staff to track and analyze work plans and maximize field-operation efficiency
• Develop, maintain, and report daily quantities installed and performed
• Analyze and compare budgeted versus actual production rates and material yields
• Assist in ensuring field work is constructed according to project standards and specifications
• Spend 75%-90% of the time in the field

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or something similar
• Moderate to high proficiency operating MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications
• Valid driver license for occasional, required travel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project data tracking, operational planning, and field communication, ensuring construction work adheres to project standards and specifications. Proficient in analyzing production rates and material yields to enhance efficiency.