Job Description

Senior Field Engineer | Heavy Civil Construction

Dallas, Texas

I am working exclusively with the President of the fastest growing General Contractor in Dallas, to find high-potential engineers who will be the company's next senior leaders.

This position is designed for a field-focused engineer who takes ownership of work, understands self-perform construction, and is ready to lead critical scopes on larger, more technically challenging projects. Projects include aviation infrastructure, transit rail systems, structural concrete, and large-scale site development.

Minimum requirement of 3+ years of Heavy Civil construction experience .

Position Responsibilities

Safety & Field Leadership

• Lead by example and actively participate in jobsite safety programs.
• Ensure work is executed in compliance with company policies and all regulatory requirements.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and take immediate corrective action.

Field Engineering & Construction Support

• Support daily field operations alongside Superintendents and Foremen.
• Review plans, specifications, and work packages to ensure constructability and proper execution.
• Coordinate layout, surveying, and quantity verification for self-perform crews.
• Prepare RFIs, submittals, and field documentation in support of construction activities.

Execution & Production

• Assist with work planning, sequencing, and short-interval scheduling.
• Track production rates, quantities installed, and manpower utilization.
• Support quality control efforts and ensure work is built right the first time.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors to maintain schedule and productivity

Cost, Schedule & Controls

• Track field quantities and support cost forecasting and productivity analysis.
• Assist with change order documentation and field-driven cost impacts.
• Support schedule updates, look-ahead plans, and project reporting.
• Assist with project closeout, as-builts, and turnover documentation.

Team Development

• Mentor and train junior Field Engineers and interns.
• Build strong working relationships with field leadership, project management, and support teams.
• Demonstrate readiness for increased responsibility and long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience with a Heavy Civil contractor.
• Experience on one or more of the following project types:
• Aviation (airfields, paving, utilities)
• Transit rail or rail civil infrastructure
• Structural concrete and bridges
• Site development and mass earthwork
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and field operations.
• Ability to read and interpret complex civil and structural drawings.
• Proficiency with construction and field management software (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, HCSS).
• Willingness to work extended hours, nights, or weekends as required by project demands.
• Valid driver’s license.

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