Field Engineer — Project Start-Up & Lean Construction

Harder Mechanical Contractors Inc; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Profit sharing

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Harder Mechanical Contractors Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer to plan, schedule, and execute project scopes, coordinating with field labor to meet safety and quality standards. This entry-level role serves as the entry point for a project management career at Harder.

You will learn to review drawings, estimate labor and costs, track progress, and maintain project records while enabling safe, on-time delivery across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in construction or engineering.
• Internship experience, preferably with a focus on construction or engineering.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn, follow, and promote Harder’s safety policies and protocols.
• Review construction drawings and compile project scope and quantities.
• Resolve engineering issues and constraints through communication with design engineers, owner representatives, and fellow team members.
• Monitor field construction and ensure compliance with construction plans and specifications.
• Engage in work sequence planning.
• Prepare and monitor work packages, including labor and cost estimates.
• Track construction progress and update status weekly.
• Organize project records in an effective document control system.
• Estimate future work.
• Perform additional tasks or projects as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Harder Mechanical Contractors Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer to plan, schedule, and execute project scopes, coordinating with field labor to meet safety and quality standards. This entry-level role serves as the entry point for a project management career at Harder.

You will learn to review drawings, estimate labor and costs, track progress, and maintain project records while enabling safe, on-time delivery across multiple markets.