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Field Engineer - Starting January 2027 or May 2027 @ Grahamconstruction2

Des Moines, IowaOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

Who you are:

If you are an engineer/construction professional who is looking to build their career in commercial construction and enjoys building relationships, aligns with our core values, and enjoys a performance and development-based company culture, this may be the right role for you.

Graham Construction, a 3G Company's core purpose is to build relationships. Relationships both internally and externally help guide our clients from concept to completion. We operate with 5 core values in mind each day.

• We Live the Graham Mentality

• We Never Compromise Our Reputation

• We Do Whatever it Takes to Get the Job Done

• We Are Professional

• We Are ALL Committed to Safety.

Hear more from our employees.

A day in the life of a Field Engineer at Graham Construction, a 3G Company: This is a position that plays an important role in our construction projects. Based on a construction project site, they assist through all the life-cycles of a project by supporting and learning from field leaders. They help encourage and drive our safety culture.

Job Title: Field Engineer

Reports to: Field Resource Leader

Purpose: The purpose of this job project is to learn the fundamentals of building and assist the project team to ensure quality work is performed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

What you'll do:

• Work with superintendent and foreman to learn building fundamentals and codes

• Aid superintendent and project manager with project budgeting, bidding, buyouts, procurement log, RFIs, and certifications of occupancies

• Provides input in Pre and 1st Installation Verification meetings with trade partners

• Complete procurement log and submittals in a timely manner

• Ensure equipment and material arrive at the jobsite per schedule

• Promote, enforce, and train trade partners on Graham’s safety policies

• Conducts safety walks and reports

• Works closely with Superintendent and Project Manager to learn labor and material reports and able to accurately analyze the available money and manpower for specific work activities

• Utilize Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Projects, and Outlook

• Follow Graham Core Processes, including jobsite checklists

• Maintain great relationships with owners/clients, architects, trade partners, and other industry representatives

• All other duties as assigned

What knowledge, Skills, & Abilities you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management/related degree (preferred), associate degree in construction management or equivalent field experience

• Great verbal and written communication skills

• Extremely detail-oriented

• Strong leadership skills

Legal Requirements

• Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to pass post-offer employment testing

• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test

• Must be able to navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.

• Ability to take and pass OSHA 30 certification

• Ability to work within one of Graham Construction, a 3G Company's operational areas as assigned

What benefits you’ll enjoy:

• Personalized growth opportunities

• 401K with a 6% immediate vesting match

• Two healthcare plans to choose from

• Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• 9 Company holidays annually

Note - This will be an in-field Central Iowa position, not an office position.

More about Graham Construction, a 3G Company: John Graham, a well-known developer, in the Midwest founded Graham Construction in 1981. John believed in building relationships, always doing the right thing, and looking at each project as a long-term promise; that needed to stand the test of time. More than 40 years later our company still holds these values. Graham Construction, a 3G Company, has grown into a premier Midwest General Contractor and Construction Manager. The commitment to quality and client satisfaction has led us to a long list of repetitive business, growth into three regions, and a leading employer.

Skills

DEP01: Central Iowa

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