Field Engineer -- Recent Graduates

About the role

Harder Mechanical is one of the nation’s largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; Concord, CA; Salt Lake City, UT. As a Field Engineer, you will be supporting the construction of a large-scale mission critical data center in rural Texas. Field Engineers work closely with project teams, field leadership, and other jobsite stakeholders to deliver mechanical scopes safely, on schedule, and within budget and to the highest quality standards. This is an entry level project management position, we're looking for recent graduates interested in a career in construction management with a passion for problem solving. Successful projects do not complete themselves. Our team of curious and passionate people build on Harder's reputation every day through their actions. We offer professional development opportunities, industry-leading benefits, and the chance to work on projects that will change the built environment forever. Interested in finding out what our Field Engineers do day to day? Check out our video here! Find out more at www.harder.com.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute a specific scope of the project you are assigned to.
• Coordinate with field labor to ensure the work is completed safely, on schedule, and up to Harder Mechanical's quality standards.
• Learn, follow, and promote Harder’s safety policies and protocols.
• Review construction drawings and compile project scope and quantities.
• Resolve engineering issues and constraints through communication with design engineers, owner representatives, and fellow team members.
• Monitor field construction and ensure compliance with construction plans and specifications.
• Engage in work sequence planning.
• Prepare and monitor work packages, including labor and cost estimates.
• Track construction progress and update status weekly.
• Organize project records in an effective document control system.
• Estimate future work.
• Perform additional tasks or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office & Bluebeam – intermediate skills in Excel.
• Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of people including suppliers, field crews, designers, and owners.
• Self‑starter