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Stewart/Perry

Field Engineer (Traveling)

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What they do

A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.

$56,705 / year median in Alabama

+9% projected growth

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Field Engineer (Traveling) Stewart/Perry - 4.4 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $73,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave 401(k) 5% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Building Science Project team coordination Bilingual Meeting minutes Estimating material requirements from blueprints Construction project reporting Bluebeam Revu Construction specifications Coordinating with subcontractors on construction projects Level Operations coordination Bachelor's degree in construction management Engineering project drawing management Construction management software Mid-level Quality control experience within construction industry Construction plans Records management Bachelor's degree Construction industry experience Construction team management Construction document control Leveling surveying technique Construction stakeholder communication Managing teams in a construction management role Construction subcontract management Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Productivity software Civil Engineering Construction Management Full Job Description This position is for a traveling Field Enginner. You must be able to travel to jobsites within the southeast. Company pays for travel home twice a month. Stewart/Perry is a company focused on building relationships as well as exceptional projects. Headquartered on a 16-acre campus in Birmingham, Alabama, we specialize in commercial and retail construction across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Since 1984, we have delivered high-quality work in 23 states. While retail construction remains a cornerstone of our business, we have steadily expanded into other sectors. We are looking for a Field Engineer to join one of our traveling project teams. This is a full-time, jobsite-based position that supports the Project Superintendent in managing day-to-day field operations and maintaining the quality and progress of the project. The Field Engineer position is designed to provide hands-on training and experience for someone interested in pursuing a career in field leadership. You will work closely with an experienced Superintendent while learning how drawings, specifications, subcontractor coordination, quality control, documentation, and field decisions come together on an active construction project.
What You'll Do:
Review construction drawings and specifications and accurately pull dimensions. Perform quantity takeoffs from project drawings. Prepare drawing markups, track progress, and identify completed work. Assist with quality control to confirm work complies with project plans and specifications. Use Bluebeam and other project software to manage drawings, documentation, and project information. Prepare and distribute markups to subcontractors. Draft, submit, and track requests for information (RFIs). Maintain accurate project records and documentation. Assist with the coordination and supervision of onsite personnel and subcontractors. Help identify solutions when drawings or specifications do not provide sufficient information. Communicate professionally with project inspectors, subcontractors, public officials, owners, and other jobsite visitors. Develop and track subcontractor punch lists throughout the project. Attend subcontractor and owner-architect-contractor meetings and assist with meeting minutes. Take and review photographs for daily reports. Use available technology to capture 360-degree and aerial images documenting project progress. Survey and verify elevations using a tripod level. Why Stewart/Perry? We believe in long-term relationships with our team and with our clients. You will receive hands-on experience, meaningful responsibility, and direct mentorship while working alongside a company that values customer service, collaboration, and quality.
Location:
Various construction jobsites across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Schedule:
Full-time, generally 40 hours per week plus additional hours as project needs require.
Travel:
Extended jobsite assignments with paid travel home every two weeks. Opportunities for professional development and advancement into field leadership.
Benefits:
Weekly per diem for traveling Weekly truck allowance for non-traveling 401(k) 5% match Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance (BCBS) Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Sabbatical Vision insurance Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Previous construction industry, internship, or co-op experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of project management software is a plus. Professional verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Strong attention to detail. Bilingual skills are a plus. Physical ability to navigate active jobsites (lifting up to 70 lbs, climbing, standing, crawling, etc.) This position will require a background check and drug test. The Stewart/Perry Company, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact .