Field Engineer - Mechanical & Civil

Turner & Townsend • Columbus, OH • 4d ago

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

The Field Engineering Technologist (Mechanical/Civil Discipline) supports the safe and effective execution of our US Major Projects by coordinating field activities, verifying contractor performance, and maintaining accurate project documentation. The role serves as a key interface between the field, engineering, contractors, and project leadership, ensuring work is performed in accordance with approved plans, safety requirements, and project controls.

This position does not own project budgets, contracts, or final approval authority, but plays a critical role in verification, coordination, and escalation to enable timely and compliant delivery.

Must be able to work 100% onsite in Lima, Ohio and Per Diem available!

Key Responsibilities

Field & Construction Coordination

Support day to day field execution activities under direction of the Construction Manager

Coordinate contractor activities through Field Supervisors to align with approved schedules and work plans

Participate in site walkdowns, lead construction and progress meetings.

Verify actual field construction progress against drawings, specifications, and work packages

Identify execution risks and escalate issues proactively

Safety & Compliance

Actively support site safety programs and contractor safety compliance

Participate in hazard identification, job safety meetings, and field observations

Verify that contractors are working in accordance with approved safety plans, permits, and procedures

Model and reinforce safe work behaviors in the field

Immediately escalate unsafe conditions or non compliance

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

This role supports safety execution but does not replace contractor or Prime safety accountability

Project Controls & Documentation

Maintain accurate field documentation including:

Daily reports

Quantities and installed progress

Inspection and verification records

Support cost and schedule tracking by validating work completed

Assist with change identification and documentation

Support forecasting, reporting, and close out documentation as required

Contractor Interface & Verification

Interface directly with contractors to:

Clarify scope, drawings, and specifications

Verify progress and completion of work

Identify variances or non conformances

Track contractor performance against approved plans

Communicate observations, risks, and recommendations to project leadership

The role verifies and reports - it does not direct contractor means, methods, or commercial decisions.

Stakeholder Communication

Serve as a liaison between field operations, engineering, project controls, and management

Review and contribute feedback to progress reports and coordination meetings

Escalate issues clearly, factually, and in a timely manner

Qualifications

Diploma or degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field

6-8 years of experience supporting major construction projects

Strong understanding of construction field practices and safety requirements

Experience working with contractors and multi disciplinary teams

Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills

Comfortable working in active field environments

Additional Information

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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