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Field Engineer

Our projects span the U.S., offering opportunities to learn, lead, and advance. This travel-based role requires flexibility and relocation. Field Engineers typically work on projects for about two years before moving to new assignments. While we aim to keep projects regional, business needs may require relocation anywhere in the country. Join us and grow with every project!

Why Thompson Thrift?
Thompson Thrift is an integrated, full-service real estate company engaged in the development, construction, leasing, and management of high-quality multifamily communities nationwide. We're committed to building exceptional places — and developing the people who make them possible.

At Thompson Thrift, you'll find:

• Values-Driven Culture — Excellence, Service, and Leadership guide everything we do

• Career Growth — Training, mentorship, and long-term development opportunities

• Work-Life Support — Competitive benefits, flexibility, and wellness programs

• Real Impact — Hands-on involvement in industry-leading multifamily projects

Your Role as a Field Engineer

As a Field Engineer, you'll play a critical role in supporting on-site construction operations for multifamily development projects. Working closely with project leadership, you'll help ensure construction activities stay on schedule, within budget, and aligned with quality and safety standards.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role offering exposure to all phases of the construction process. If you enjoy being in the field, collaborating with trade partners, and solving problems in real time, this role provides an excellent foundation for a long-term career in construction management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project teams with site safety, scheduling, cost tracking, quality control, and punch list completion

• Complete, update, and properly file quality control documentation

• Assist with coordination of material deliveries and logistics

• Help manage assigned trades or scopes of work from start through final punch

• Provide day-to-day coordination and oversight of subcontractors and trade partners

• Assist with punch list execution as directed by site management

• Track and report daily subcontractor headcount by trade

• Promote job site safety, cleanliness, and organization

• Document construction progress through daily and weekly site photos

• Assist the project team as needed to support successful project execution

Our Ideal Candidate

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum of 1 year of construction experience; relevant internships or hands-on experience may be considered

Technical & Job Knowledge

• Basic understanding of construction terminology, drawings, and field processes

• Exposure to construction scheduling, cost tracking, and job site safety

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Procore or similar construction software is a plus

Skills & Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced construction environment

• Receptive to feedback and able to follow direction to ensure successful task completion

Required Certifications

(Must be obtained within 90 days of hire)

• First Aid / CPR

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health Training

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position requires regular presence on active construction sites, including the ability to walk uneven terrain and lift up to 25 lbs. Work may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, power tools, loud environments, and moving equipment. All work must be performed in compliance with company safety policies and applicable regulations.