Senior Field Engineer

Kitchell; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Stock options

Health insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Discounts

Identity theft protection

Rewards program

Job summary

Kitchell is seeking a Senior Field Engineer to join our Tucson, AZ team. You will supervise field activities, coordinate Trade Partners, ensure quality and site safety, and verify conformity with contract documents.

This role requires strong knowledge of construction processes and collaboration with Project Superintendents and inspectors. The position emphasizes on-site leadership, timely equipment and material delivery, and proactive coordination through daily reports and RFIs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of field experience with an associate's or higher degree, or 6 years without a degree.
• CPR certification.
• Fork Lift certification.
• Fall Protection certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge of project plans, specifications, schedules, and critical path elements.
• Coordinate field forces and assist the Project Superintendent as directed.
• Prepare and distribute Project Daily Reports with detailed progress by area for each Trade Partner.
• Review shop drawings for field coordination and coordinate approved drawings for crews.
• Build relationships with architects, engineers, and inspectors on the project.
• Assist in monthly Project Schedule updates and coordinate timely delivery of equipment and long-lead materials.
• Coordinate Trade Partner pre-installation meetings, mock-ups, and site orientation issues.
• Submit field coordination issues via RFIs for direction and resolution.

Skills

Field supervision

Trade Partner coordination

Quality assurance

Site safety

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management (preferred)

Job description

Brief Description

Kitchell is looking for a Senior Field Engineer to join our Tucson, AZ, team. This will support field supervision in the coordination of Trade Partners, field quality assurance, and site safety plan, verification that work conforms to our contract documents, and other specific assignments as determined by the Project Superintendent.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Acquire a thorough knowledge of the project plans and specifications, estimates, schedules, critical path elements, and sequencing/phasing of the project.
• Obtain a thorough knowledge of building methods, materials, job flow, building sequence and other related concepts that were the basis for the Baseline Project Schedule.
• Acquire knowledge of Craft/Trades means and methods of construction.
• Maintain a knowledge base through continuing education opportunities.
• Assist in the supervision and coordination of field forces as directed by the Project Superintendent.
• Participate in Trade Partner week meeting, including coordination and follow-up with the commitments made regarding Trade Partner coordination.
• Prepare and distribute Project Daily Reports, including crew sizes and detailed information descriptions of work progress by area/floor for each Trade Partner, as directed by the Project Superintendent.
• Review and assist in checking shop drawings for field coordination issues and coordinate the field distribution and utilization of approved shop drawings by crews in the field.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with all architects, engineers, and inspectors assigned to the project.
• Prepare actual start and completion dates for work in progress,s and participate in the monthly Project Schedule updates with the job team.
• Coordinate with the project team to ensure that equipment and long lead materials arrive on the project on time.
• Participate in the weekly review of the Project Expediting Log with the Project Superintendent.
• Assist the Project Superintendent with site logistics coordination as requested.
• Coordinate and assist the Project Superintendent with the Trade Partner pre-installation meetings, construction of mock-ups, and Trade Partner site orientation issues.
• Submit field coordination/conflict issues to the Project Superintendent for direction regarding resolution or submittal in a Request for Information (RFI).

Requirements

Required:

• This position requires a minimum of 3 years of field experience with a related associate's or higher degree or 6 years of experience without a degree.
• CPR certified.
• Fork Lift Certified.
• Fall Protection Certified or willing to attain within the first 6 months of employment.
• OSHA 30 certification or willing to attain within the first 6 months of employment.

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of all elements of commercial construction and understanding of skilled trades.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently inspects the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions, while wearing personal protective equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions due to work activities occurring both inside and outside.
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours.
• Must be able and willing to work shift work and or off-hour work.
• Must be willing and able to work on holidays as required.

Summary

About Our Company

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services. Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. These benefits include

• company performance bonuses
• discretionary stock options
• incentive bonuses
• health and life insurance
• health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives
• flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) plans with a 4% company match
• tuition reimbursement
• weight loss programs
• discounted auto insurance
• identity theft protection
• rewards programs
• and much more.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.