About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Trade & Construction (Commercial Concrete Construction).

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

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Role Overview

The Field Engineer role is a leadership-development position with a confidential client in the Trade & Construction industry (commercial concrete construction). This hands-on position pairs you with experienced superintendents and field crews to develop skills in construction management, site coordination, and crew leadership with a clear path toward a Job Superintendent role.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist in managing daily construction site operations including scheduling, logistics, and subcontractor coordination
• Observe and work with field layout teams to read and compare drawings, learn layout equipment, and understand the RFI process
• Shadow Assistant Superintendents to learn formwork installation, crew management, scheduling, and on-site processes
• Work alongside crews to learn manpower planning for framing, decking, stripping, columns, and walls
• Attend and contribute to daily site meetings, toolbox talks, and coordination meetings with customers and suppliers
• Learn and use construction management systems for scheduling, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
• Participate in training with Safety, Formwork Engineering, and Yard teams and perform associated functions
• Partner with Job Superintendents to develop crew and resource management, and customer-facing skills
• Maintain daily logs, set up concrete orders, assist with new hires and payroll tasks, and lead weekly planning with crew leaders

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Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field — or 1–2 years equivalent experience
• Internship or 1–2 years of construction-related experience preferred
• Basic understanding of construction processes and terminology
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working across project teams and stakeholders
• Working knowledge of safety practices and relevant OSHA requirements
• Ability to travel and work extended periods on projects away from home as required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with construction software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam) is a plus

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What We Offer

• Inclusive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, plus Accident and Illness coverage
• Company-paid Disability and Life insurance
• Health Savings Account contribution (up to $1,200 per year)
• 401(k) retirement program with company match
• Employee Assistance Program, vendor discounts, and wellness resources
• Competitive time off package (vacation, sick, and holiday pay)
• Career advancement opportunities within a stable, well-established organization
• Tuition reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning

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Location & Travel

This position is located in Houston, TX. The role requires the ability to travel and work for extended periods at project sites away from the home office.

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Recruiting & Application Notes

• Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.
• Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process on behalf of a confidential client. Applicants may be matched to additional opportunities through Careertakes.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.