Architectural Field Engineer

Relocation authorized: National - Family

Telework type: Full-Time (Office/Project work location: Clay, NY)

About the Role

Assigned to a field engineering organization supporting architectural construction scope. Responsible for planning, coordination, and execution support of architectural field activities within assigned areas. Supports work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification, safety, quality control, technical coordination, subcontractor submittal reviews, inspection test plan reviews, field issue resolution, and turnover coordination. Works with construction leadership, craft professionals, subcontractors, engineering, and other disciplines to ensure architectural installations are performed safely, in accordance with design intent, and aligned with project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares construction drawings and sketches and interfaces in planning construction methods and procedures in terms of architectural construction.
• Initiates permanent plant material withdrawals from warehousing, generates requisitions for field purchases, and prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material.
• Verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.
• Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by site personnel, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
• Develops firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development.
• Reviews and approves inspection test plans.
• Works with subcontractors to coordinate work fronts, provide technical guidance, and reviews of submittals.
• Thoroughly understands architectural plans, elevations, and specifications, ensuring that field installations match the design intent and comply with all relevant codes and standards.
• Confirms that all architectural materials and finishes meet the specified requirements. Oversees inspections and testing as needed to validate quality of installed architectural components or systems.
• Conducts regular site inspections to verify adherence to architectural details, focusing on critical aspects like waterproofing, insulation, and finish treatments.
• Documents non-conformances and initiates corrective actions.
• Collaborates closely with architects, structural engineers, MEP teams, and subcontractors to resolve design conflicts, adapt to site conditions, and maintain architectural integrity.
• Identifies field issues such as material defects, dimensional discrepancies, or design conflicts. Implements timely solutions and integrates lessons learned into future project phases.

Requirements

• Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Skills

• Thorough understanding of architectural plans, elevations, and specifications.
• Ability to confirm architectural materials and finishes meet specified requirements.
• Experience conducting site inspections to verify adherence to architectural details.
• Understanding of documenting non-conformances and initiating corrective actions.
• Ability to collaborate with architects, engineers, MEP teams, and subcontractors.
• Experience identifying and resolving field issues such as material defects or design conflicts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Optional disability and supplemental insurance options.
• Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period).
• Nine paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.

Pay

Salary range: $91,000 - $138,800 annually (based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant).