Lead Concrete Field Engineer (Houston)

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Houston, TX, is seeking a field engineer to support concrete scope for a new API manufacturing facility. You will coordinate reinforcement, formwork, embeds, curing, finishing, and turnover, ensuring safety, schedule, and project quality.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years (or 9–12) of related experience, strong knowledge of concrete placement and standards (ACI/CRSI), and the ability to lead planning, documentation, and cross-discipline interfaces on a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years overall.

Responsibilities

• Leads development and review of Installation Work Packages (IWPs), field material requests, and short interval plans for concrete activities.
• Interprets and reviews construction drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and concrete placement plans; identifies constructability concerns and drives timely resolution.
• Coordinates readiness for concrete pours including formwork, reinforcing steel, embeds, access, equipment, permits, inspections, and placement sequencing.
• Develops, validates, and reconciles quantity takeoffs and installed quantities for concrete, reinforcement, formwork, embeds, and related commodities; communicates trends, risks, and productivity impacts to supervision.
• Ensures materials, placement cards, inspection documentation, approved procedures, and supporting technical information are available to support planned pours and field execution priorities.
• Monitors and provides technical direction for concrete placement, vibration, curing, protection, and finishing to ensure compliance with specifications, design requirements, and project quality expectations.
• Coordinates inspection and testing activities including pre-pour inspections, slump, air, temperature, strength testing, and required documentation; follows up on deficiencies through closure.
• Reviews and applies specifications, procedures, codes, standards, technical data, and vendor recommendations; provides guidance to less experienced field engineering personnel on proper field application.
• Verifies proper receipt, storage, handling, and protection of concrete-related materials to maintain quality standards and prevent damage, deterioration, or rework.
• Leads field issue resolution, construction change support, and NCR mitigation activities; evaluates root causes, recommends corrective actions, and coordinates implementation to minimize rework and schedule impacts.
• Promotes and supports Zero Accident Philosophy during all concrete operations, including elevated work, heavy placements, interface work, and high-risk construction activities; actively participates in hazard identification and mitigation planning.

Skills

Concrete placement

Formwork systems

Reinforcement

Embeds

Curing & finishing

ACI/CRSI standards

BSAP proficiency

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BSAP

Project controls software

Job description

Bechtel Corporation in Houston, TX, is seeking a field engineer to support concrete scope for a new API manufacturing facility. You will coordinate reinforcement, formwork, embeds, curing, finishing, and turnover, ensuring safety, schedule, and project quality.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years (or 9–12) of related experience, strong knowledge of concrete placement and standards (ACI/CRSI), and the ability to lead planning, documentation, and cross-discipline interfaces on a