Field Engineer - Starting January 2027 or May 2027

Field Engineer

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.

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.

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 Eastern 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.