Field Engineer

Caplow Manzano is hiring a motivated professional with a strong technical background in construction and project management. This candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day construction on multiple residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Pre-Construction activities including but not limited to reviewing contract documents, setting project schedules, verifying site logistics and safety setup;
• Conduct daily site inspections to ensure all construction is in compliance with specifications and to quality standards and track as-built conditions; 
• Ensure daily compliance with site safety and construction progress;
• Work proactively with subcontractors to address and resolve on-site issues to avoid delays or rework;
• Maintain detailed project records, including daily logs, progress reports, photos and inspections;
• Maintain and review punch list process to ensure all are addressed and executed in a timely manner; 
• Coordinate all field inspections and approvals;
• Receive all material deliveries and verify quantities.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experience in the field;
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and OSHA guidelines. OSHA 10 or 30 hour certification a plus;
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities;
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and construction documents;
• Experience with construction scheduling software;
• Strong communication skills; sense of humor; poise under pressure;
• A minimum of 2-3 years work experience post-degree or at least 8 years in the field with no degree;

Commitment & Compensation

Salary $60,000 to $90,000 based on experience and qualifications. Full-time and in person at Coconut Grove office (when not on the job site). Profit sharing, health insurance and PTO offered after trial period. Opportunities for advancement into higher roles over time. EOE.

Contact

Applicants will not be considered without sending a brief letter of interest and resume to office@caplowmanzano.com.

About Caplow Manzano

Based in Miami, Caplow Manzano designs a new type of home that is uniquely adapted to maximize occupant health. Composed of architects, engineers, and designers who believe that the future of South Florida demands rethinking the way we build, the firm’s philosophy, called “design for life,” refers to homes that support a healthy life, that are eco-friendly, and that last for at least 100 years. Caplow Manzano’s homes are elevated for a century of sea level rise and reinvented from the inside out to improve indoor air quality by eliminating hiding places for mold, mildew, pests, and allergens. The firm also emphasizes thermal performance, lifetime carbon impacts, and solar energy. Caplow Manzano offers architecture, real estate development, LEED and WELL consulting, and construction services. The firm’s achievements have been recognized by the US Green Building Council, the International Well Building Institute, Architectural Digest, Dwell, Forbes, and the Miami Herald.