Field Engineer

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Brief Description Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high‑profile commercial, institutional and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

The Field Engineer supports the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent, supervising daily site operations, safety, material, tools and coordination. The Field Engineer is responsible for safety, overall coordination and the use and care of tools within their area of responsibility. Reports to the Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent and administratively to the Director of Field Operations.

Requirements

• Required Education
  • HS Diploma or G.E.D.
• Required Experience
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the construction industry.
• Preferred
  
  Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Construction safety knowledge
  • Site logistics coordination
  • Site layout and stakeout (line & grade)
  • Subcontractor coordination and look‑ahead scheduling
  • Site daily reporting process
  • Quality control process
  • Subcontract administration and enforcement
  • Read and interpret project CPM schedule
  • Submittal and RFI review and interpretation

• Support of Superintendent
  • Collect subcontractor manpower reports and verify their accuracy
  • Fill out Grunley mandatory daily reports
  • Document existing conditions thoroughly
  • Take accurate field measurements as required
  • Schedule material deliveries and coordinate logistics
  • Provide input to the 3‑week look‑ahead schedule
  • Solve routine problems, escalated to superintendent if unresolved
• Supervise a Specific Part of the Project
  • Coordinate subcontractor work with the superintendent
  • Direct Grunley self‑perform manpower to install work within time frames
  • Read, understand and communicate information from construction drawings, specifications, submittal data and other project correspondence
• Safety
  • Chair safety meetings; ensure 100% participation and understanding of safety issues affecting the project
  • Monitor project for unsafe conditions
  • Give proper and immediate direction to correct unsafe conditions
• Coordination
  • Coordinate the work of multiple subcontractors within the space and time allotted
  • Coordinate Grunley self‑performed work with schedule and site conditions
• Self‑Performed Work
  • Supervision
    • Responsible for production of tradesmen; develop necessary production rates for trades to complete their work in accordance with the Grunley schedule
    • Notify trade supervisors of need to increase or decrease work force
• Time
  • Track manpower time
  • Submit time each day to supervisor
• Material
  • Plan for material needed to perform a task
  • Store material securely and safely
• Tools
  • Maintain tools
  • Notify supervisor if repairs are needed
  • Store tools - secure and lock up (i.e., tool room or gang box)
  • Inventory tools - maintain list
  • Notify supervisor of missing tools

Benefits Our benefits package is designed to support employee well‑being and financial security, including employer‑sponsored health and life insurance, paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation, and retirement options like 401(k) plans. Other compensation opportunities may include incentive bonuses, paid holidays, company training and tuition assistance. Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process; base salaries will be determined by skills, position, education, experience, market consideration, and geographic location.

The salary range for this role will be $75,000.00‑$90,000.00.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at  or by phone at 240‑399‑6162 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Construction