Field Engineer

Field Engineer

OHLA-Building is part of OHLA Group, a global construction and infrastructure company dedicated to building a better, safer, and more sustainable world for generations to come. With operations across Europe, Latin America, and North America, we deliver complex transportation, aviation, healthcare, education, commercial and hospitality facilities that strengthen the communities we serve.

The Field Engineer provides technical and field support to the Project Manager and Superintendent throughout all phases of construction. This position serves as a liaison between the field and project management team, helping coordinate daily construction activities, maintain project documentation, monitor quality, and support project execution while ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with contract documents.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager, Superintendent, and field staff with the day-to-day coordination of construction activities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and design consultants to support project progress.
• Assist with the preparation, tracking, and distribution of RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and project documentation.
• Maintain accurate logs for RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documents.
• Coordinate material deliveries and verify that materials comply with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Perform field walks to monitor construction progress, document site conditions, and identify potential issues.
• Assist with quality control inspections and ensure work complies with project plans, specifications, and applicable building codes.
• Support project scheduling by monitoring progress and communicating schedule impacts.
• Participate in subcontractor coordination meetings, owner meetings, and safety meetings.
• Assist with quantity tracking, cost reporting, forecasting, and change order documentation.
• Support punch list activities, inspections, testing, and project closeout documentation.
• Promote and follow all OHLA USA safety policies, procedures, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Work within an active, secure correctional facility while complying with all owner security protocols and operational requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of construction experience (internship or co-op experience will be considered).
• Previous experience on Miami Dade County vertical commercial, institutional, healthcare, justice is preferred.
• Basic understanding of construction methods, drawings, specifications, and building systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), or similar construction management software is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of BIM Modelling tools and coordination.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and time management skills led by sense of urgency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in both field and office environments.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a large commercial construction project.

Additional Benefits offered by OHLA USA:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Engaging work environment
• And much more!

OHLA ADA Message: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.

OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. VEVRRA Federal Contractor