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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Overview

Join a growing engineering/construction team as a Field Engineer in Aspen, CO. You will support on-site execution, quality and safety, and coordination between trade contractors and project leadership for our confidential client. This is a full-time, hands-on role well suited to early-career engineers, construction management graduates, or candidates with relevant internship experience who are ready to take on responsibility in the field.

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What You’ll Do

• Mentor and lead site inspections and orientations; identify hazards and corrective actions and model safe work practices
• Coordinate workforce planning with the superintendent and support crew supervision for self-perform scopes
• Maintain project document control and support RFIs, shop drawings, change orders, and billing processes
• Track labor, quantities, and assist in preparing Labor Cost Reports (LCRs)
• Coordinate third-party inspections and site reviews and participate in implementing quality plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Develop and sustain positive relationships with subcontractors, designers, inspectors and project partners
• Mentor and coach less-experienced field engineers and interns

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Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or equivalent experience
• 0–12 months of hands-on field engineering/coordinator experience preferred; internships and related coursework can count toward experience
• Knowledge of construction methods, specifications, formwork, temporary works, scheduling basics and common self-perform vs. subcontracted scopes
• Ability to apply construction principles to identify and resolve on-site issues
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for technical correspondence with trades, designers and inspectors
• Comfortable working in fast-paced field environments and tracking labor/quantities accurately
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and construction-related software tools

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Compensation & Location

• Salary range: $78,000 – $80,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications
• Location: Aspen, CO (primary work location)
• Employment type: Full-time

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Why This Role Matters

This position contributes directly to project delivery and contractor coordination on projects that shape communities. The role provides clear development pathways, hands-on experience, and exposure to field supervision, quality control, and construction documentation practices.

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Benefits & Development

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, retirement, wellness programs) through the confidential client’s total rewards package
• Access to training and development pathways to advance into project engineering and field supervision roles
• Supportive environment that emphasizes safety, mentorship and career growth

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Notes & Candidate Support

• Requisition ID (for reference): 13599
• If you require accommodation during the application process, notify the hiring team and they will provide assistance.
• This posting includes a visible salary range to comply with pay transparency practices.

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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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