Field Engineer: Path to Project Manager (Construction)

Framework - Construction Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Standard PTO

Company events

Job summary

Unknown company seeks a Project/Field Engineer to support a general contractor's project team in the Houston, TX area. The role mixes office tasks (document control, scheduling, cost reporting) with field duties (quality, layout support, daily coordination with the Superintendent) to keep projects on time, on budget, and to spec.

Based in the field, you will gain hands-on experience and have a clear path to a Project Manager or Superintendent role within two to three years.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years construction experience; CM/GC preferred; GC experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills, OSHA 10-Hour certification, basic MEP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contract document logs, status reports, RFIs and submittals.
• Write and verify scopes of work for bid packages.
• Issue RFQs and follow up with trade contractors.
• Update schedules using CPM techniques.
• Support field with daily coordination, layout verification, and inspections.
• Document field quality activities and enforce safety/quality standards.
• Prepare change order reports and cost reporting documents.
• Establish and maintain project quality files and documentation.
• Familiarize with contract documents, general conditions, and flow-down requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Field work

Verbal and written

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Job description

Unknown company seeks a Project/Field Engineer to support a general contractor's project team in the Houston, TX area. The role mixes office tasks (document control, scheduling, cost reporting) with field duties (quality, layout support, daily coordination with the Superintendent) to keep projects on time, on budget, and to spec.

Based in the field, you will gain hands-on experience and have a clear path to a Project Manager or Superintendent role within two to three years.