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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring a Field Engineer to support federal construction projects based out of Hanover, MD. This is a full-time, contract role focused on field operations, coordination between trades, progress tracking, quality control, and safety on complex government and institutional construction work across the Greater Baltimore / DC-Metro region.

Location: Hanover, MD (project sites across Greater Baltimore & DC-Metro)
Employment type: Full time, Contractor
Wage/Salary Range: $75,000 — $85,000 per year (provided by client)

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Key Responsibilities

Support field leadership and project teams to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time delivery of assigned scope:

• Assist the Superintendent with daily work planning, subcontractor coordination, and communicating site expectations
• Review work areas with subcontractor foremen to confirm access, readiness, prerequisites, materials and equipment
• Coordinate multiple trades, identify work conflicts, and escalate constraints before they impact progress
• Support site logistics: delivery routes, staging/laydown areas, temporary facilities, housekeeping and protection of completed work
• Assist with mobilization, personnel vetting, delivery coordination, and site orientation
• Participate in daily coordination meetings and progressively lead assigned discussions
• Develop and update short-term look-ahead schedules, track production, installed quantities, manpower and equipment
• Provide field progress information and photographs to support schedule updates and reporting
• Read and apply drawings, specifications, approved submittals and contract requirements; report discrepancies and assist with RFIs
• Maintain daily reports, progress photos, delivery records, field sketches and as-built markups
• Support quality control, inspections, testing coordination, punch lists, equipment startup coordination and turnover documentation
• Promote and support project safety requirements, participate in toolbox talks and perform safety observations

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering or construction/management-adjacent fields) — minimum education preference noted
• Entry-level to 1–2 years related full-time experience preferred (internship experience considered)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to reliably travel to project sites and the Hanover, MD office
• U.S. Citizenship or the ability to obtain and maintain required federal access for work on secure government installations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Proficiency with Bluebeam or similar PDF markup/editing tools
• Strong communication skills; ability to work professionally with subcontractors, suppliers, government representatives and project teams
• Able to lift approximately 40 lbs and spend extended periods walking and working on active construction sites

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Preferred / Helpful Experience

• USACE QCM Certification
• OSHA safety training
• Prior security clearance or ability to obtain clearance for government projects
• Familiarity with government project systems: RMS, WebCM, Kahua, etc.
• Experience in federal construction, occupied renovations, or mission-critical infrastructure projects

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Work Environment & Schedule

• Typical hours Monday–Friday; start times vary by project (roughly 6:00am–8:00am), end times typically 3:30pm–5:30pm
• Project work is field-heavy and may require vetted access to federal or military installations; employment is contingent on background checks, drug screening and any required access approvals
• Work locations vary by project; operations are based out of the Hanover, MD office with project sites throughout the Greater Baltimore to DC-Metro regions

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What the Client Offers

• Competitive compensation within the stated range
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging federal construction projects with a mission-focused team

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Additional Information

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities
• This role is not subject to DOT safety-sensitive function regulations
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law for applicants with disabilities
• Employment contingent on successful background investigation, pre-employment drug screening and the ability to obtain and maintain access to federal installations if required by the contract
• Shareholder preference: Confidential Client gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to qualified shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses when applicable. Preference is applied only when candidates meet minimum qualifications.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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