Field Engineer - Construction

About Shiel Sexton

Shiel Sexton is a 100% employee-owned company with over 500 professionals specializing in all facets of the construction industry, including Project Management, Field Supervision, Green Building Expertise, BIM, Safety Management, and Quality Assurance. We take pride in building exceptional experiences—for clients, partners, and employees alike. Our guiding principles of Integrity, Satisfaction, Expertise, Safety, and Relationships reinforce our mantra: We Build for People Who Expect More.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued. We believe that a great company can only be as great as its people—and ours are the best of the best.

Field Engineer at Shiel Sexton

The Field Engineer will be responsible for on-site technical and subject matter support. You will act as a link between Project Management, Quality, Safety, and Superintendent. Responsibilities will include managing daily operations, material management, enforcing safety, inspecting work quality, compliance, and critical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Partners with other Engineers, Project Managers and/or Superintendents to coordinate and distribute all project information
• Works with the project team to ensure all contract documents, including logs, are up to date
• Ensures status reports on RFIs, submittals and other documents are prepared and presented
• Participates in reviewing scopes of work for bid packages
• Reviews contractors' startup documents (submittals, contract compliance, etc.)
• Works with Lead Superintendent for trade contractor responsibilities throughout project
• Participates in Schedule Updates and Pull Plans
• Works collaboratively with field team to ensure milestone dates are met
• Coordinates and manages general conditions work and project logistics
• Prepares and contributes to daily reports
• Provides input and suggestions for trade contractor daily and weekly meetings
• Assists with Time and Materials (T&M) process and change management
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions
• Promotes organizational change initiatives, suggests new ideas, and continuously adapts to work within new structures and processes

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• 1-2 years of experience or internships with a construction organization
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Some knowledge of commercial/institutional construction projects
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
• Knowledge of Procore
• Good capabilities in Microsoft Office programs
• Strong technical and communication skills are critical
• Construction-document and drawing literate