Field Engineer – Commercial Construction Surveyor

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is one of America’s premier commercial construction companies. Our reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on building high-performing teams that collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, renewable energy, civil, marine, water/wastewater, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment and aviation. Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee-owned.

Position Summary 

The Field Engineer has direct responsibility for the craft survey crew(s) to precisely layout temporary and permanent structures needed for the construction project(s). The Field Engineer is responsible for keeping the Project Superintendent and/or Project Manager accurately and fully informed of the survey aspects of the project(s), particularly with layout and as-built data. Tasks and responsibilities of the Field Engineer shall be described in a listing of project-specific duties as prepared by the Project Manager and/or Project Superintendent.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Become thoroughly familiar with the project drawings and specifications (including the general conditions), Owner Contract, and subcontracts. Maintain a thorough understanding of all the contract documents.
• Setup jobsite with required control points needed for all surveying work.
• Understand survey equipment needed for different tasks and jobsites. Coordinate equipment needs with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent.
• Review construction schedules and directly manage survey crew schedules to follow.
• Build and maintain jobsite model (CAD) with any RFI changes.
• Provide survey crews with all information needed for site layout.
• Collect as-built data from survey crews and keep project team informed with all as-built information.
• Actively participate in the planning, execution, and management of self-perform work. Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work.
• Become familiar with and use the following procedures: Project Manual and Safety Guidelines
• Be a safety motivated individual and promote safety on our jobsites.
• Willing to work with large staffs and be a self-motivated individual.
• Assist in the leadership of the quality program. Identify and encourage new methods and procedures to be implemented in the field.  Assist in work plan meetings and advise in monitoring the quality program. Assist the project team in improving quality in all tasks.
• Coordinate, encourage, and monitor the training of the survey crew (Party Chiefs, Instrument Men, Rodmen) working directly for the Field Engineer.
• Project a positive public and community image of McCarthy at all times.

Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of survey equipment
• Understanding of construction project schedules
• Ability to create and review red line drawings
• Proficiency in CAD drafting and the latest AutoCAD and Civil3D software
• Strong communication skills
• Safety oriented mindset
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering is a plus

McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.