Field Engineer II
Job Locations
US-MI-Detroit
Requisition ID
2026-12614
Category
Project Engineering
Overview
Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Field Engineer II to be responsible for learning all roles and responsibilities of the Project Engineer and Superintendent function, and leveraging training within the field for hands on experience.
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What's in it for you?
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities
Partners with other Engineers, Project Managers and/or Superientdents to coordinate and distribute all project information
Works with the project team to ensure all contract documents, including logs are up to date in real time
Ensures status reports on RFIs, submittals and other documents are prepared and presented
Creates PCIs in CMiC, issues RFQs and reviews quotes from trades, assists in preparation of ATP and OCOS
Participates in reviewing scopes of work for bid packages
Maintains the Material Equipment Status Report
Develops the submittal register
Prepares change management reports, estimates and other cost report documents
Conducts and manages quality control activities; ensures activities are documented properly and corrective action occurs, when necessary
Reviews contractors' startup documents (safety startup submittals, contract compliance, etc.)
Works with Lead Superintendent for trade contractor responsibilities throughout project
Enforces Gilbane's high safety standards
Manages and performs weekly safety inspections
Participates in Schedule Updates and Pull Plans
Works collaboratively with field team to ensure milestone dates are met
Coordinates and manages general conditions work and project logistics
Communicates with Trade Contractors and AE on field and QAQC related questions
Prepares and contributes to daily reports
Provides input and suggestions for trade contractor weekly meetings
Communicates with Site Services/ Next150, orders material, and understands workforce needs, ensures clean jobsite
Assists with Time and Materials (T&M) process
Participates in stretch and flex, daily huddle, and reviews pre-task plans
May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions
Promotes organizational change initiatives, suggests new ideas, and continuously adapts to work within new structures and processes
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
1-2 years of experience or internships with a construction organization
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Some knowledge of commercial/institutional construction project
Excellent problem solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
Knowledge of Procore
Good capabilities in Microsoft Office programs
Strong technical and communication skills are critical
OSHA 30 hour certification required
First Aid, CPR Trained
Construction-document and drawing literate
Ability to work in a team environment
Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a... For full info follow application link.
Gilbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
