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.
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