Field Engineering Technologist: Mechanical Construction

PER SE GROUP INC; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Per Sé Group is seeking a Field Engineering Technologist – Mechanical Construction to support major capital projects. The role sits at the junction of field construction, contractor coordination, and project administration, ensuring mechanical work aligns with schedule and safety standards.

You will lead field coordination, oversee mechanical activities (steel, piping, boilermaker), and manage RFIs, FCOs, and bid packages. Strong leadership and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience supporting major industrial construction projects.
• Strong mechanical construction background with structural steel, piping, boilermaker activities.
• Working knowledge of civil construction activities.
• Proven leadership experience coordinating personnel and contractors.
• Experience developing and issuing bid packages and supporting contractor bid processes.
• Hands-on experience creating, administering, and tracking RFIs and FCOs.
• Experience monitoring construction schedules, progress, installed quantities, and contractor performance.
• Advanced computer proficiency for project reporting and documentation systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial construction practices and field safety requirements.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Diploma or degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day field execution under the direction of the Construction Manager.
• Provide field coordination and oversight of mechanical construction activities, including structural steel, piping, boilermaker work, and related disciplines.
• Coordinate contractor activities through Field Supervisors to maintain alignment with approved schedules and work plans.
• Participate in site walkdowns and lead construction and progress meetings.
• Verify field construction against drawings, specifications, work packages, and project requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance, installed quantities, productivity, progress, and completion of work.
• Identify construction risks, variances, and non-conformances and elevate issues appropriately.
• Develop and issue construction bid packages and support the contractor bidding process.
• Coordinate contractor communications and maintain accurate bid and project documentation.
• Generate, administer, track, and report RFIs.
• Create, administer, and track Field Change Orders (FCOs) and related documentation.
• Monitor and update project schedules and support Project Controls with progress and forecasting information.
• Prepare accurate daily and weekly construction reports.
• Maintain inspection, verification, installed-progress, and field documentation.
• Support change identification, documentation, and project closeout activities.
• Participate in hazard identification, safety meetings, and field observations.
• Verify contractor compliance with approved safety plans, permits, procedures, and project requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between contractors, Engineering, Project Controls, field personnel, and project leadership.
• Communicate construction issues, risks, and recommendations clearly and proactively.

Skills

Field coordination

Contractor coordination

Project administration

RFIs

FCOs

Progress tracking

Bid packages

Structural steel

Piping

Boilermaker

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project reporting systems

MS Office

Education

Engineering Technology / Construction Management degree

Tools

MS Office

Project reporting systems

Job description

Per Sé Group is seeking a Field Engineering Technologist – Mechanical Construction to support major capital projects. The role sits at the junction of field construction, contractor coordination, and project administration, ensuring mechanical work aligns with schedule and safety standards.

You will lead field coordination, oversee mechanical activities (steel, piping, boilermaker), and manage RFIs, FCOs, and bid packages. Strong leadership and documentation skills are essential.