Field Engineer: Safety-First Site Leader

Ames Construction; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction in Charleston, SC seeks a motivated student or early-career professional to join our field- and office-based team. You will support safety programs, project layout, submittals, procurement, and coordination with owners, designers, and subcontractors.

Strong communication and detail orientation are essential, as is a desire to grow, mentor others, and hold a valid driver’s license for on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Willingness to grow, mentor others.
• 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, 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team mentorship

Valid Driver's License

Education

Pursuing degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Ames Construction in Charleston, SC seeks a motivated student or early-career professional to join our field- and office-based team. You will support safety programs, project layout, submittals, procurement, and coordination with owners, designers, and subcontractors.

Strong communication and detail orientation are essential, as is a desire to grow, mentor others, and hold a valid driver’s license for on-site responsibilities.