Field Engineer
At PCL Buildings Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don’t just build projects—we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, and every employee has a stake in our success. This shared commitment drives how we work, grow, and lead in the construction industry. We’re a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build it with.
PCL is excited about the growth of data center opportunities and is seeking a highly motivated Field Engineer to support a national data center business unit. Backed by the stability of a company that has been in business for 119 years and is the 11th largest General Contractor in North America, this individual will be part of an exciting group with significant growth projections.
Why Choose PCL?
Choose a career with rewards that matter. PCL’s total rewards are designed to support your growth, well-being, and future success—because when you succeed, we all do.
- Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
- Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Career growth pathways, leadership development, and mentorship programs
- Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
- Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles, and grow your career across sectors and regions
Responsibilities
- Mentors and leads inspections and orientations, identifies hazards and corrections, and leads by example for health and safety practices and procedures.
- Coordinates with superintendent on workforce planning.
- Maintains project document control and procedures.
- Supports project engineers and/or superintendents to lead trade contractors, including requests for information (RFIs), shop drawings, changes, and billings.
- Participates in the supervision of self-perform scopes, including resolving crew sizes, labor tracking, and quantity tracking for Labor Cost Reports (LCRs).
- Mentors and coaches field engineers and students/interns.
- Identifies issues on-site or in defined work scopes.
- Coordinates third-party inspections and site reviews.
- Participates in crafting, implementing, and supervising quality plan, Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).
- Develops and maintains positive relationships focusing on all partners.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field: construction management, engineering, architecture preferred, or equivalent experience.
- 0 to 8-12 months of varied experience as field engineer/coordinator preferred; time acquired during internships in the field may count as experience.
- Knowledge of construction specifications, methods, and procedures (e.g., formwork methodologies, self-perform work, subcontracted work scopes, temporary work, equipment, and scheduling techniques).
- Understands and applies construction principles to problem solve.
- Effective verbal and written communication with supervisors and subcontractors, and reports.
- Proven track record to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Writes clear technical communication to trade contractors, designers, and inspectors.
- Develops and maintains effective partner relationships.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and construction-related software.
Benefits
- Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
- Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Career growth pathways, leadership development, and mentorship programs
- Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
- Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles, and grow your career across sectors and regions
Primary location: Abilene, Texas