Field Engineer

$120000 - $180000 per year | Houston, TX | On-site | Permanent

We build modular buildings by combining factory production with onsite construction.

We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), PTO, and support for licenses and certifications. If you enjoy traveling and being onsite where the work happens, this could be a good fit.

Field Engineer II

Location:

Fully traveling position, 100% onsite

Reports to:

Field Project Manager

We are seeking a Field Engineer II for a construction company specializing in modular building solutions. This role manages jobsite documentation, tracks materials and deliveries, supports cost and schedule reporting, and communicates field quality issues to the manufacturing team.

• Manage RFIs, submittals, drawing revisions, meeting minutes, and distribution.
• Maintain accurate project records supporting payments, changes, and closeout.
• Assist with owner, architect, and contractor meeting agendas and minutes.
• Prepare weekly client progress reports for Field Project Manager review.

• Track factory-supplied and direct-to-site materials against delivery schedules and installation plans.
• Support module installation and custody transfers through documentation and verification.
• Update project schedules using verified field progress.
• Identify delays and communicate impacts on installation, inspections, and turnover.
• Coordinate closeout documentation, including operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, punch lists, and as-built drawings.

• Review daily reports, equipment logs, and manpower records to support invoice and payment application reviews.
• Draft and issue purchase orders within approved scope and budget.
• Assist with change orders and maintain the potential change order log.

• Monitor subcontractor and vendor compliance with documented scope, approved submittals, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Ensure subcontractors meet onboarding, documentation, and site requirements.
• Document field quality issues, communicate them to manufacturing, and track corrective actions through completion.
• Train junior field engineers on document control, material tracking, and field reporting.

This position can manage jobsite records, issue purchase orders within previously approved scope and budget, recommend invoice approvals, direct subcontractors on documented requirements, and train junior field engineers.

Final invoice approvals, extra work, back charges, contract changes, commercial commitments, and direction beyond documented scope require Field Project Manager approval. Disputes, client concerns, safety incidents, significant quality issues, and stop-work conditions must be escalated.

• 2–4 years of relevant construction or field experience.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and integrated design, manufacturing, and construction processes.
• Basic understanding of contracts and subcontracts.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve field issues.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with project documentation and scheduling software.
• Familiarity with permitting, inspections, and authority having jurisdiction requirements.
• Willingness to travel and work 100% onsite.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, or a related field.
• OSHA 30 and a relevant quality or safety credential.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet.
• Experience tracking factory-supplied materials, direct-to-site deliveries, or owner-furnished equipment.
• Experience using AI tools to improve reporting and document control.
• Modular construction or design-build experience.

Advancement to Field Project Manager I requires at least two years in this role and demonstrated performance in construction sequencing, drawing and contract interpretation, permitting, planning, schedule and cost control, procurement, subcontractor pricing, risk awareness, and communication. Performance is evaluated annually.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Support for professional…