Field Engineer - North​/Northwestern Iowa

Whoyou are:

If you are an engineer/construction professional who is looking to build their career in commercial construction and enjoys building relationships, aligns with our core values, and enjoys a performance and development-based company culture, this may be the right role for you.

Graham Construction, a 3G Company's core purpose is to build relationships. Relationships both internally and externally help guide our clients from concept to completion. We operate with 5 core values in mind each day.

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A day in the life of a field engineer at Graham Construction, a 3G Company:
This is a position that plays an important role in our construction projects. Based on a construction project site, they assist through the all life-cycles of a project by supporting and learning from field leaders. They help encourage and drive our safety culture.

JOB TITLE:

Field Engineer

REPORTS TO:

Field Resource Leader

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this job project is to learn the fundamentals of building and assist the project team to ensure quality work is performed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

JOB DUTIES:

• Work with superintendent and foreman to learn building fundamentals and codes
• Aid superintendent and project manager with project budgeting, bidding, buyouts, procurement log, RFIs, and certifications of occupancies
• Provides input in Pre and 1st Installation Verification meetings with trade partners
• Complete procurement log and submittals in a timely manner
• Ensure equipment and material arrive at the jobsite per schedule
• Promote, enforce, and train trade partners on Graham’s safety policies
• Conducts safety walks and reports
• Works closely with Superintendent and Project Manager to learn labor and material reports and able to accurately analyze the available money and manpower for specific work activities
• Utilize Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Projects, and Outlook
• Follow Graham Core Process, including jobsite checklists
• Maintain great relationships with owners/clients, architects, trade partners, and other industry representatives
• All other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management/related degree (preferred), associate’s degree in construction management or equivalent field experience
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass physical capacity profile
• Must be able to navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Ability to take and pass OSHA 30 certification
• Ability to work within one of Graham Construction’s operational areas as assigned

Note - This is a field-based position and will not be an in-office role. The first project, after onboarding will be located in North Central/Northwestern Iowa (ex. Humbolt, Pocahontas, Storm Lake, Spirit Lake, Iowa). We do have mileage and travel reimbursements in place.

More about Graham Construction, a 3G Company:
John Graham, a well-known developer, in the Midwest founded Graham Construction in 1981. John believed in building relationships, always doing the right thing, and looking at each project as a long-term promise; that needed to stand the test of time. More than 40 years later our company still holds these values. Graham Construction, a 3G Company, has grown into a premier Midwest General Contractor and Construction Manager.

The commitment to quality and client satisfaction has led us to a long list of repetitive business, growth into three regions, and a leading employer.