Field Engineer - Intern

Ames Construction; Green Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking a team-oriented professional to join our field operations. You will lead safety initiatives, manage a crew, and coordinate with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and suppliers to keep projects on schedule.

Responsibilities include reviewing submittals, monitoring quality and safety programs, assisting with layout, procurement, and budget processes to resolve field issues and ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to spot discrepancies.
• Pursuing a degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Desire to grow, develop career, and mentor coworkers.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Instill safety as a top priority.
• Manage and support a team of construction coworkers.
• Build relationships and communicate with coworkers, owners, design partners, subcontractors.
• Review and draft technical submittals such as schedule, shop drawings, work plans.
• Monitor quality control, safety and environmental programs.
• Understand and assist with project layout.
• Identify critical work items and procure long-lead items.
• Assist with contract administration including budget and change procedures.
• Assist with material procurement including logistics.
• Resolve field problems and conflicts with subcontractors, suppliers, and workforce.
• Maintain as-built drawings and manuals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Desire to grow and develop career and

Valid Driver’s License

Education

Pursuing degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience

Job description

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and our people are the reason we continue to succeed.

We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.

At Ames, we are Fueled by Family. That means we look out for one another, take pride in our work, and build strong relationships rooted in trust and respect.

Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges, and deliver work we’re proud of.

When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success, where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Instill Safety as a top priority.
• Manage and support a team of construction coworkers.
• Build relationships and communicate with coworkers, owners, design partners, subcontractors.
• Review and draft technical submittals such as schedule, shop drawings, work plans, etc.
• Monitoring quality control, safety and environmental programs.
• Understand and assist with project layout.
• Identify critical work items, and procure long-lead items.
• Assist with contract administration including budget and change procedures.
• Assist with material procurement including logistics.
• Work together to resolve field problems and conflicts with subcontractors, suppliers, and workforce.
• Maintaining as-built drawings & manuals.

Experience, Education & Skills Preferred

• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Pursuing degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Desire to grow and develop career and mentor other coworkers.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.