Field Engineer - Healthcare Construction Surveyor

Field Engineer - Healthcare Construction Surveyor

Field Operations – Temple, Texas Austin, TX

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is a leading commercial construction company with nationwide offices. We specialize in a broad range of project types and collaborate with clients and partners throughout the project life cycle, from design to completion.

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 ensures the Project Superintendent and/or Project Manager are fully informed of survey aspects of the project(s), particularly with layout and as‑built data. Tasks and responsibilities are defined in a project‑specific duties list prepared by the Project Manager or Superintendent.

• Become thoroughly familiar with the project drawings, specifications, Owner Contract, and subcontracts.
• Set up the jobsite with required control points needed for all surveying work.
• Understand required survey equipment for different tasks and sites; coordinate equipment needs with the Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Review construction schedules and manage survey crew schedules accordingly.
• Build and maintain a jobsite model (CAD) incorporating any RFI changes.
• Provide survey crews with all information needed for site layout.
• Collect as‑built data from survey crews and keep the project team informed.
• Participate in planning, execution, and management of self‑perform work; prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work.
• Follow procedures in the Project Manual and Safety Guidelines.
• Promote a safety‑motivated culture and enforce safety on jobsites.
• Work effectively with large staffs and maintain self‑motivation.
• Assist in leading the quality program, identifying and encouraging new methods and procedures.
• Coordinate, encourage, and monitor training of the survey crew (Party Chiefs, Instrument Men, Rodmen).
• Project a positive public and community image of McCarthy at all times.

• 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 Civil 3D software.
• Safety‑oriented mindset.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering is a plus.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.