Field Engineer I

About the role

As a Field Engineer I, you'll get hands-on with every phase of a construction project — supporting your Superintendent, coordinating with trade partners, and turning plans into daily progress on-site. You'll build your foundation in quality, safety, and schedule management while learning directly from experienced builders — developing the skills that set up your next move toward Assistant Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field oversight throughout all phases of assigned construction projects, executing Samet TSWs as they relate to field management.
• Monitor and document schedule progress on-site, relay subcontractor updates to the Superintendent, and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Assist with the execution and documentation of the Site-Specific Quality Plan and Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs.
• Assist with the execution and documentation of the Site-Specific Safety Plan, promoting Samet's award-winning safety program and an injury-free job site.
• Document site progress daily in Procore, including advances or regression in scheduled activities.
• Apply working knowledge of construction techniques, materials, tools, and equipment; perform small carpentry and site tasks as needed (guard rails, temp doors, blocking, dewatering, material coordination).
• Review the owner contract and trade partner scopes of work, contracts, and boilerplates.
• Participate in project meetings — including MPRs, OACs, financial reviews, coordination meetings, morning huddles, pre-awards, pre-installation, Safe Start, and Quality Start — and contribute to the project PMP.
• Identify the root cause of problems and propose solutions using facts, data, and past knowledge; stop any work that doesn't meet Quality Management Plan expectations.
• Complete required Samet University coursework and use Builders Building Builders resources to grow your construction knowledge.
• Conduct business professionally and ethically, working to minimize risk to Samet, project owners, and trade partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• OSHA 30 certification (required for all field associates).
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and familiarity with other construction software tools.
• Working knowledge of plans, specifications, and construction documentation processes.
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, and punch lists (preferred).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to carry out tasks with minimal direction.
• Clear, confident verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to safety.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and genuine interest in growing toward an Assistant Superintendent role.

Additional Requirements

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, walk on rough or uneven surfaces, use hands and fingers to feel or handle equipment and files, reach with hands and arms, drive, bend, climb stairs or ladders, balance, kneel, crouch, turn or twist, talk, see, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit, handle hand and/or power tools, and may infrequently be required to crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment is a construction site in various stages of completion. The workspace can fluctuate from low to high noise levels and low to high light levels. Unpleasant or potentially harmful fumes may occasionally be present (proper PPE will be provided). The temperature of the work environment is variable based on location and season. Frequent travel is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills

Basic skill level in the Microsoft Office suite, industry-prevalent construction software, and SharePoint. Ability to interact with associates over the internet via Zoom or Teams. Ability to type professional correspondence.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates and Licenses

A valid driver's license is required.

Why Samet

At Samet, we build more than projects—we build people. As one of the fastest-growing construction firms in the Southeast, we give our team the tools, training, and trust to take on real responsibility early and grow into the leaders our projects need. You'll learn directly from some of the best builders in the business, backed by structured development through Samet University and Builders Building Builders. You'll work on meaningful projects, supported by an award-winning safety culture and a team that genuinely looks out for one another. And you'll do it all The Samet Way: with integrity, a commitment to quality, and a belief that how we build matters as much as what we build. If you're ready to grow your career with a company that's invested in your success, we'd love to meet you.