Field Engineer
About The Company
Built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and commitment, JPI stands out as one of the most active real estate developers and builders in the nation. For more than 35 years, JPI has designed and developed communities with best-in-class homes and amenities. JPI is committed to data-driven management and continuous improvement. Its team of experts utilizes data – including unparalleled market research, proven business processes, and proprietary models – to ensure that every decision is strategic, focused, and produces exceptional multifamily communities with the best risk-adjusted returns. More than just great communities, JPI is focused on leaving a lasting impact on the communities where we build and is continually committed to “Building What Matters.” JPI operates as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry, which is recognized as one of the largest home builders in the United States.
Why Work for Us?
- Transformative careers in a transformative company
- Comprehensive training and development
- Promotion from within at all levels of the organization
- Borderless Careers, based on performance, potential, and personal ambition
- Industry Recognition: NMHC - #1 Fastest Growing Developer; #2 Fastest Growing Builder; #8 Largest National Developer; #11 Largest National Builder
- Dallas Business Journal - Best Places to Work - 2023
- Dallas Business Journal - Largest DFW Real Estate Developers - #11
About the Job
The role of the Field Engineer is to assist the Project Manager and Superintendent(s) in managing the subcontractors and suppliers on a project site.
- Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Act as a representative and advocate of JPI’s Culture and Guiding Principles.
- Observe how to manage a project.
- Update and monitor all construction documents with changes through Procore.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, JPI Illness and Injury Prevention Program, and JPI Construction Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Record minutes for all construction field meetings and ensure all meeting minutes are accurately filed on Procore.
- Ensure that all subcontractors accurately complete and submit weekly safety toolbox topics.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping of daily reports on Procore.
- Assistant Superintendents to input data and ensure accuracy of subcontractor daily logs.
- Develop, organize and track office documents as directed by Assistant Project Manager and Superintendent.
- Create, distribute and manage punch lists.
- Create, monitor, and distribute RFI’s through Procore, maintain RFI log, and post RFI’s to contract documents.
- Aid in the creation, review, and distribution of submittals to construction and development department.
- Ensure project photos are taken and uploaded daily by all team members and labeled accordingly.
- Prepare and maintain all documents required for project close-out.
- Non-Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Assist with lock up and close down the job site.
- Assist Superintendent(s) with turning units.
Education, Work Experience, & Physical Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field is preferred.
- 6 months to 1 year of related work experience. One year of experience in construction is preferred.
- Must have good working knowledge of construction management theory and practice.
- Must be PC proficient including strong knowledge of business software, including Excel and Microsoft Word.
- A willingness to become proficient in construction software, including scheduling, estimating, and Procore.