Field Engineering Technologist: Major Projects Liaison

NES Fircroft Ltd; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Life insurance

Per diem (non-local candidates)

Job summary

NES Fircroft Ltd. is seeking a Field Engineering Technologist (Mechanical/Civil) in Lima, OH to coordinate field activities, verify contractor performance, and maintain project docs.

You will interface with field teams, engineering, contractors, and leadership to ensure work aligns with plans, safety rules, and controls. The role does not own budgets but ensures timely, compliant delivery, escalates issues when needed, and supports cost/schedule tracking within Major Projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field.
• 6-8 years of experience supporting major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction field practices and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day field execution activities under direction of the Construction Manager.
• Coordinate contractor activities through Field Supervisors to align with approved schedules and work plans.
• Participate in site walk downs, lead construction and progress meetings.
• Verify actual field construction progress against drawings, specifications, and work packages.
• Identify execution risks and escalation issues proactively.
• Actively support site safety programs and contractor safety compliance.
• Participate in hazard identification, job safety meetings, and field observations.
• Verify that contractors are working in accordance with approved safety plans, permits, and procedures.
• Model and reinforce safe work behaviors in the field.
• Immediately escalate unsafe conditions or non compliance.
• Maintain accurate field documentation including: daily reports, quantities and installed progress, inspection and verification records.
• Support cost and schedule tracking by validating work completed.
• Assist with change identification and documentation.
• Support forecasting, reporting, and close out documentation as required.
• Interface directly with contractors to: clarify scope, drawings, and specifications.
• Verify progress and completion of work.
• Identify variances or non conformances.
• Track contractor performance against approved plans.
• Communicate observations, risks, and recommendations to project leadership.

Skills

Field coordination

Safety compliance

Documentation

Contractor interface

Stakeholder communication

Education

Diploma or degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

NES Fircroft Ltd. is seeking a Field Engineering Technologist (Mechanical/Civil) in Lima, OH to coordinate field activities, verify contractor performance, and maintain project docs.

You will interface with field teams, engineering, contractors, and leadership to ensure work aligns with plans, safety rules, and controls. The role does not own budgets but ensures timely, compliant delivery, escalates issues when needed, and supports cost/schedule tracking within Major Projects.