Who you are:

If you are an engineer/construction professional (new graduates are encouraged to apply!) who is looking to build their career in commercial construction and enjoys building relationships, aligns with our core values, and enjoys a performance and development-based company culture, this may be the right role for you.

Graham Construction Company’s core purpose is to build relationships. Relationships both internally and externally help guide our clients from concept to completion. We operate with 5 core values in mind each day.

1. We Live the Graham Mentality
2. We Never Compromise Our Reputation
3. We Do Whatever it Takes to Get the Job Done
4. We Are Professional
5. We Are ALL Committed to Safety.

Hear more from our employees.

A day in the life of a field engineer at Graham: This is a position that plays an important role in our construction projects. Based on a construction project site, they assist through the all life-cycles of a project by supporting and learning from field leaders. They help encourage and drive our safety culture. 

JOB TITLE: Field Engineer

REPORTS TO: Field Operations Manager

PURPOSE: The purpose of this job project is to learn the fundamentals of building and assist the project team to ensure quality work is performed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

JOB DUTIES:

• Work with foreman and superintendent to learn building fundamentals and codes

• Aid superintendent and project manager with project budgeting, bidding, buyouts, procurement log, RFIs, and certifications of occupancies
• Provides input in Pre and 1st Installation Verification meetings with trade partners
• Complete procurement log and submittals in a timely manner
• Ensure equipment and material arrive at the jobsite per schedule
• Promote, enforce, and train trade partners on Graham’s safety policies
• Conducts safety walks and reports
• Works closely with Superintendent and Project Manager to learn labor and material reports and able to accurately analyze the available money and manpower for specific work activities

• Utilize Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Projects, and Outlook
• Follow Graham Core Process, including jobsite checklists
• Maintain great relationships with owners/clients, architects, trade partners, and other industry representatives
• All other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management/related degree (preferred), associate’s degree in construction management or equivalent field experience
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass physical capacity profile
• Must be able to navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Ability to take and pass OSHA 30 certification
• Ability to work within one of Graham Construction’s operational areas as assigned

Note - This will be an in-field Central Iowa position, not an office position.