Travel Field Engineer — On-Site Construction & Growth

Thompson Thrift; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values-Driven Culture

Career Growth

Work-Life Support

Real Impact

Job summary

Thompson Thrift seeks a Field Engineer to support on-site construction operations for multifamily developments across the United States. The role requires flexibility and relocation, with typical projects lasting about two years before moving to new assignments.

You'll work closely with project leadership to keep activities on schedule, within budget, and aligned with safety standards. This hands-on position offers exposure to all project phases and daily field problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 1 year of construction experience; internships or hands-on experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with site safety, scheduling, cost tracking, quality control, and punch list completion.
• Complete, update, and properly file quality control documentation.
• Assist with coordination of material deliveries and logistics.
• Help manage assigned trades or scopes of work from start through final punch.
• Provide day-to-day coordination and oversight of subcontractors and trade partners.
• Assist with punch list execution as directed by site management.
• Track and report daily subcontractor headcount by trade.
• Promote job site safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Document construction progress through daily and weekly site photos.
• Assist the project team as needed to support successful project execution.

Skills

Site safety

Field coordination

Construction docs

MS Office

Procore (or similar)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/CE or related field

1 year construction experience

Tools

Procore

Job description

Thompson Thrift seeks a Field Engineer to support on-site construction operations for multifamily developments across the United States. The role requires flexibility and relocation, with typical projects lasting about two years before moving to new assignments.

You'll work closely with project leadership to keep activities on schedule, within budget, and aligned with safety standards. This hands-on position offers exposure to all project phases and daily field problem solving.