About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer / Quantity Surveyor to support field-progress measurement and basic quantity surveying activities on life‑science / construction projects. In this role you will work with project controls, engineering, and construction teams to collect and validate data, support forecasting, and produce clear progress reports.

• Collect, organize, validate, and maintain project quantity and progress data on site
• Perform basic quantity takeoffs and verify installed quantities against drawings and models
• Assist with field progress measurement and earned-value support for forecasting
• Review subcontractor progress submissions and support subcontractor payment verification
• Prepare regular progress reports and maintain accurate records in Excel and project systems
• Escalate and document data inconsistencies; coordinate with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues
• Participate in training to learn quantity surveying, earned value, and project controls processes

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline
• 0–2 years’ experience in construction, project controls, quantity surveying, estimating, or a related area
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future
• Basic understanding of construction quantities, cost, schedule, and progress measurement concepts
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, construction documents, and specifications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and common Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve data inconsistencies
• Effective communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate with project controls, engineering, and construction personnel
• Willingness to learn earned value management, quantity surveying techniques, and project controls systems

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Nice-to-have skills

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs from drawings or construction documents
• Exposure to on-site verification methods and construction field activities
• Experience with Primavera P6 or other scheduling/project-controls software
• Exposure to BIM/model-based workflows (Autodesk Navisworks) and data-visualization tools (Power BI)
• Familiarity with reality capture methods (LiDAR, drone imagery) for progress verification

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Location & Compensation

• Location: Cary, NC — on-site / project-site work expected (local travel to project locations may be required)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Estimated salary: $61,601 per year (estimated from source data)

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Why Join

• Hands-on exposure to large-scale life-sciences construction projects
• Structured development and mentorship in project controls and quantity surveying
• Opportunity to build practical technical skills that support long-term career growth

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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