Field Engineer - Starting January 2027 or May 2027

Job Description

Job Description

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.

1. We Live the Graham Mentality
2. We Never Compromise Our Reputation
3. We Do Whatever it Takes to Get the Job Done
4. We Are Professional
5. 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.