Field Engineer - Charleston, SC

Founded in 2015, SJ Hamill Construction focuses on constructing high-quality, lasting structures for communities in which we serve. Our specialty lies in Heavy Civil Construction projects throughout the Southeast. Our mission is to build an efficient, smart, and above all safe construction business. We focus on controlled, steady growth while building high quality, lasting structures for the communities and owners they service. 

We have an immediate opening for a Field Engineer in Charleston, SC. This position will provide field engineering project support including inspection of project materials, providing work control guidelines required for accurate measurements, and ensuring correct installation of materials. This position will typically work closely with Project Managers, Field Supervision, and Craft on the jobsite to ensure successful project completion. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support overall construction activities by planning, organizing, and implementing the project controls system, subcontracts, and the management, purchasing, and scheduling of materials. 
• Assist project management with a variety of items such as: expediting material deliveries, monitoring project production, providing project status reports, preparing monthly billings, tracking equipment utilization, providing survey layout, and preparing shop drawings/submittals. 
• Ensure project safety and quality protocols are being followed per company and industry standards; personally setting a good example for worksite safety expectations. 
• Support the pursuit and estimating process from searching out potential projects to estimating, planning, and completing take off quantities for active proposals. 
• Performs special projects and completes all other duties as assigned or requested for the general support of the organization. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline or equivalent work experience. 
• Experience in the marine and heavy civil construction industry. 
• Knowledge of project management and administration, procurement, estimating, scheduling, project tracking software, cost control, engineering and project standards, and safety and environmental compliance, preferred. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, as well as with customers and vendors.
• GPS survey experience and capable of performing construction layout.
• Must be qualified and physically able to drive.  
• Ability to travel and work for extended period of time on projects outside of office area.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Inclusive Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Illness insurance
• Company paid Disability and Life insurance
• Health Savings Account contribution of up to $1,000 per year
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program including discounts with major vendors & products
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Competitive time off package including vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Career advancement opportunities with a stable well-established organization

Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.

SJ Hamill Construction, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.