Traveling Field Engineer — Grow Your Career in Construction

Thompson Thrift; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Thrift is seeking a Field Engineer to support on-site construction across multifamily development projects. This travel-based role requires flexibility, relocation, and strong collaboration with project leadership to keep activities on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities include safety oversight, schedule and cost tracking, quality control, and coordination of materials and subcontractors on active sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in construction management or engineering.
• Minimum of 1 year of construction experience; internships may count.
• Basic understanding of construction terminology, drawings, and field processes.
• Procore or similar construction software experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Team-oriented

Detail-oriented

Eager to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Job description

Thompson Thrift is seeking a Field Engineer to support on-site construction across multifamily development projects. This travel-based role requires flexibility, relocation, and strong collaboration with project leadership to keep activities on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities include safety oversight, schedule and cost tracking, quality control, and coordination of materials and subcontractors on active sites.