Field Engineer
Kent Companies · Houston, TX · 4 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Responsibilities
- Project Startup
- Create a new project in the data collector.
- Import the data files created by the FE manager.
- Double‑check site control to ensure everything is within tolerance before proceeding.
- Coordinate with the project team on when and how work will commence.
- Ensure needed layout materials are provided.
- Start layout activities.
- Project Maintenance
- Perform daily layout tasks and stay ahead of the work schedule.
- Communicate with the team to better schedule daily activities.
- Coordinate and capture necessary as‑built information.
- Provide as‑built data to the FE manager.
- Ancillary Tasks
- Maintain and clean equipment.
- Request supplies and materials through the FE manager as needed.
- Actively participate in the company safety program.
- Assist the project team with QA/QC to minimize rework.
- As‑built Standards
- Walls – capture bottom, middle, and top at ~25‑foot increments.
- Columns – when needed, shoot two adjacent faces at each visible corner (bottom, middle, top).
- Slabs – take shots at appropriate grid increments to show placement condition.
- Anchor bolts – shoot horizontally and vertically at the top of each bolt; collect top‑of‑concrete to determine bolt projection and ensure bolts are plumb before data collection.
- All data must be collected promptly and sent to the FE manager.
- Deliver all as‑builts by the 20th of each month unless required earlier.
- Other duties as assigned; the description is not exhaustive and may change at any time.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Seven (7) years of related experience, including a minimum of 4 years in a management position.
- Knowledge of all phases of concrete and building construction.
- Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to negotiate, resolve conflict, and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
- Motivated, trustworthy, solutions‑oriented team player with a desire for continuous improvement.
- Strong organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple urgent initiatives.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites.
- Ability to pass a background check related to driving and a drug screening.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree emphasizing civil engineering, construction management, construction science, or concrete industry management (highly desired).
- 3–5 years of experience in a similar role with a major commercial concrete contractor.
- In lieu of a degree, 10 years of industry experience, including five years as a Field Engineer for a major commercial concrete contractor.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Supplemental insurance options.
- Retirement plans with discretionary employer matching.
- Holiday pay for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
- Scholarship opportunities for dependents.
- Leadership development opportunities.
Schedule
This is a full‑time, office/field hybrid position. Typical hours range from 45–50 hours per week and may vary based on construction schedules. The role requires flexibility to work non‑typical days, irregular hours, and to answer phone calls during those times.
Work Environment
The position is primarily field‑based with occasional travel to the office. It involves long periods of standing, crouching, walking, and climbing stairs. Physical stamina is required to perform the duties safely and effectively.