Field Engineer

Skanska; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in North Carolina is seeking a dynamic Field Engineer to support field operations in safety, estimating, and project management. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering and have at least 2 years of experience. This role involves managing others without performing manual labor, contributing to the company's goals of building for a better society. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities available.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Employee ownership program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in construction field management.
• Ability to adapt to new innovations and processes.
• Requires broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education.

Responsibilities

• Support field operations by coordinating safety, estimating, project management and operations.
• Hold responsibility and decision-making authority related to assigned tasks.
• Manage others in the field, actively and independently.

Skills

Construction field management

Technology proficiency

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

8 years equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Field Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion. Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society. Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

The Field Engineer has a degree in Engineering or Construction Management. He/she will be required to undertake a variety of construction disciplines such as Safety, Estimating, Project Management and Operations. The Field Engineer will be given responsibility and decision making authority. He / she will not be required to perform manual labor in this position but instead will be required to manage actively and independently those who do.

Responsibilities

• Support field operations by coordinating safety, estimating, project management and operations activities.
• Hold responsibility and decision-making authority related to assigned tasks.
• Manage others in the field, actively and independently, without performing manual labor as part of this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ Years experience in construction field management
• Technology proficient, with the ability to adapt to new innovations and processes
• Knowledge and efficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Requires broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education
• Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management, Engineering, or similar or 8 years of equivalent experience

Qualified candidates, excluding current Skanska employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Skanska does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g. H-1B status).

Our Investment in you

• We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. We’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth.
• Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, and Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

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Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

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