Field Engineer - SPW

DPR Construction; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Self-Perform Work (SPW) field engineer to coordinate SPW activities, ensuring solutions meet project objectives and quality standards. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to resolve field challenges and improve operations.

With 2–4 years in SPW field engineering or construction management, you will support planning, documentation, safety, and productivity while collaborating with project teams to achieve successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in construction management or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years SPW field engineering or construction management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support SPW activities through planning and execution per project specs.
• Coordinate with SPW crews and project teams to maintain workflow.
• Collect and organize technical documents like timesheets and reports.
• Identify productivity and quality issues and assist in corrective actions.
• Communicate field updates to project leaders and crews.

Skills

Field engineering

Construction management

Technical planning

Safety protocols

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in construction management or related field

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field (preferred)

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:

Participates in the coordination and execution of a Self-Perform Work (SPW) scope field operations activities, ensuring technical solutions meet project objectives and quality standards. Works with multidisciplinary teams, including SPW crews and project teams, to help resolve field challenges specific to SPW activities and improve field operations. Contributes to SPW project outcomes by helping resolve field related questions and issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists with technical planning and execution of SPW activities, ensuring tasks comply with project specifications, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Coordinates with SPW crews and project teams to help resolve general technical issues and support steady workflow and timely project delivery.
• Assists with collecting and organizing technical documents related to SPW activities, including crew timesheets, daily production reports, and material usage logs, to help ensure project information is accurate and current.
• Identifies SPW productivity and quality issues, and assists crew supervision in finding solutions and correcting issues.
• Communicates SPW-related field updates to project leaders and crew members to ensure everyone is informed about changes, progress, or issues affecting SPW activities.

Education Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Work Experience:

• 2 - 4 years of experience in SPW field engineering, construction management, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses:

• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Program Completion within 6 months of hire is required.
• ASHE, CHC, or relevant market certification preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen.

We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results.

Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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