Field Engineer Concrete/BIM

Shaw Construction

$75K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering/design, construction management, or related field preferred
  • Entry-level position with structured training program
  • Familiarity with construction practices, document reading, and current building codes
  • Knowledge of concrete systems, formwork, and shoring
  • Proficiency in software including Microsoft Office and Autodesk suite

Responsibilities

  • Conduct BIM clash detection and oversee trade coordination
  • Prepare concrete lift drawings and manage formwork design
  • Review design documents for constructability and provide insights
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders on design planning
  • Support layout and surveying efforts with Trimble and AutoCAD
  • Inspect concrete work for compliance with QA/QC standards
  • Facilitate project documentation management and track inventory

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company contribution
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
  • Life and AD&D Insurance (company paid)
  • Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
Full Job Description
Job Title: BIM Engineer / Field Engineer Department: Design & Field Operations Division: Self-Perform BIM Department / Concrete

Job Summary:

Supports and coordinates preplanning, layout, and clash detection drawings for the field operations team, and supports the project team and quality control process for Self-Perform Concrete and General Contracting BIM Clash Detection & General Coordination. Responsibilities span BIM Services (quantity takeoff, planning and layout preparation, constructability review, quality assurance development, scope coordination) and Quality Assurance & Quality Control Engineering Services (project set-up and hand-off, QA/QC plan development, formwork design planning and layout, lift drawing development and coordination). Performs routine field inspections during construction to support the field concrete team's execution of the QA/QC program, and supports the project superintendent with materials management, deliveries, logistics, general project organization, safety, documentation, punchlist, inventory, demobilization, and closeout.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Perform BIM clash detection and general trade coordination across superstructure, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection trades; manage weekly coordination meetings, minutes, RFIs, and correspondence
  • Develop concrete lift drawings and formwork design planning; coordinate with geotech, civil, steel, framing, masonry, and other key trades
  • Perform constructability review of design documents and provide recommendations
  • Collaborate on design planning with Shaw BIM, Shaw Framing Panel Design, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and trade partners; attend internal and external project meetings
  • Support survey and layout, including calculating points and loading Trimble stations, setting control in AutoCAD, and coordinating embed, hold-down, and penetration layout
  • Translate contract documents and building codes into the Concrete QA/QC project program
  • Read and interpret construction documents across all disciplines, including specifications, submittals, and shop drawings
  • Coordinate concrete and building layout to establish field dimensions
  • Inspect concrete work routinely for code, contract, and QA/QC Plan compliance; document and escalate quality issues
  • Support RFI coordination and design/layout solutions for the Concrete Operations team
  • Support the Project QA/QC Plan: pre-planning meetings, daily huddles, first-installation inspections, safety and scheduled inspections, and punchlist inspections/corrections
  • Coordinate material deliveries, storage, and logistics with the Superintendent and subcontractors; track inventory
  • Maintain project documentation (specs, drawings, submittals, RFIs, as-builts) and track labor/material production rates against planned controls

Education/Experience:

Four-year college degree in engineering/design, construction management, building construction, or similar preferred. This is an entry-level position within a structured training program, with the expectation of gaining experience and skills as outlined above.

Skills Required:

Understanding of general construction practices, document reading, means and methods, and current building codes. Knowledge of concrete systems, formwork, and shoring. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Procore/Autodesk, Navisworks, BIM360, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Trimble, and Tekla. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Training:

On-the-job training; OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 a plus); First Aid/CPR; Site-Specific Safety Orientation; Field Layout and Basic Surveying.

Compensation:
  • Pay Type: Salary
  • Pay Range: $75,000-$90,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience
  • Other Compensation: Bonus commensurate with individual performance, company performance, and experience

Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company contribution
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
  • Life and AD&D Insurance (company paid) and Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance (employee paid)
  • Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
  • Short-term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance (employee paid)

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