Sr. Field Engineer

DPR Construction; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is looking for a Senior Field Engineer in Greenville, SC. This role involves collaborating with project teams in healthcare and advanced technology sectors. Responsibilities include assisting field work, coordinating project materials, and contributing to safety audits.

Candidates should have up to 2 years of experience and a solid understanding of construction processes. DPR offers the chance to work in a diverse environment focused on technically complex projects.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of commercial construction experience.
• Ability to manage pressures of deadlines and heavy workloads.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Assist field work under the direction of Project Superintendents.
• Coordinate delivery and purchasing of project materials.
• Attend and participate in Superintendent Peer Group Meetings.

Skills

Independent judgment

Ability to read blueprints

Understanding of excavation safety

Competent user of BIM modeling

Knowledge of Primavera P6

Presentation skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Total Station

Job description

Job Overview

DPR Construction is seeking a Senior Field Engineer with up to 2 years of commercial construction experience. Field Engineers will be assigned to DPR projects within our core markets: Healthcare, Higher Education, Advanced Technology, Life Sciences, and Commercial. They will work closely with all members of the project team and be responsible for some or all of the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support field work under the direction of Project Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents.
• Coordinate working drawings and shop drawings.
• Coordinate the delivery, coding, and purchasing of project materials.
• Assist in the preparation and subsequent monitoring/updating of the project schedule, including generating three‑week look‑ahead schedules, weekly work plans, and production planning.
• Organize and conduct subcontractor meetings and produce meeting minutes (ideally in CMIC).
• Assist in the project’s RFI & submittal process.
• Assist in the completion of project close‑out activities, including developing and completing items from corrective action lists and punch lists.
• Coordinate work‑in‑place quantities and DPR labor.
• Direct company foremen and laborers at the discretion of the Project Superintendent.
• Act as an internal liaison with Project Management Staff to coordinate shop drawings, expedite materials, and manage assigned duties.
• Act as an external liaison with subcontractors, vendors, architects, consultants, and building officials to ensure timely delivery of materials, proper installation, schedule adherence, safety compliance, and necessary inspections.
• Attend and actively participate in Superintendent Peer Group Meetings.
• Work with the Safety Coordinator to execute safety audits on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Possess independent judgment, creativity, initiative, and the ability to apply knowledge and experience to resolve problems, compose correspondence, write technical reports, and accomplish goals when procedures are not specific.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and shop drawings.
• Develop skills around excavation safety and fall protection.
• Thorough understanding of plans, specifications, and subcontractor scopes.
• Learn Total Station layout and control, and operate in that capacity for a minimum of 4 months in the field.
• Competent user of BIM modeling and ability to obtain specific detail in the building through the model.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 software and Our Plan.
• Develop presentation and communication skills.
• General knowledge of monthly status reports (MSR).
• Read and understand DPR’s labor cost reports (LCR).
• Ability to perform field take‑offs; order, receive, return, and track equipment and material.
• Understanding of crane safety and rigging competency, including knowledge of rigging hand signals.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with diverse types of people in a tactful, professional, and effective manner.
• Ability to manage pressures of deadlines, heavy workloads, demanding people, and constant interruptions.

Company Overview

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 private, employee‑owned company that has grown into a multi‑billion‑dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or any step in the process: In the US, call Human Resources at 650‑474‑1450. In Europe, email [e-mail].