About JANSON

JANSON delivers high-performance construction, modernization, and facility upgrade solutions for federal and Department of Defense clients. Our projects include dining facility renovations, command and operations centers, security infrastructure environments, and conference and briefing facilities at U.S. military installations nationwide. We are seeking driven, detail-oriented Field Engineers to join our team and support mission-critical construction across multiple sites.

Position Summary

The Field Engineer leads on-site execution of federal and Department of Defense construction projects for JANSON. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, maintaining project schedules, and upholding JANSON's brand and quality standards. The Field Engineer will simultaneously support multiple projects across geographically dispersed U.S. military installations and must be comfortable operating independently in dynamic, fast-paced environments. The position will follow JANSON’s Site Lead Playbook, ensuring disciplined execution, compliance, and alignment with brand and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

· Support daily field operations, including installation oversight, inspections, and coordination of project activities.

· Prepare and submit accurate daily field reports capturing work progress, workforce counts, equipment on site, and notable incidents.

· Manage and track all Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and change orders in coordination with the project management team.

· Maintain a comprehensive project document library including the executed contract and SOW, 100% drawings and renderings, approved submittals, RFI logs, and baseline schedules.

· Ensure all safety documents and Emergency Action Plans are current, accessible, and compliant with site requirements.

· Serve as the on-site face of JANSON, consistently reflecting the company's brand standards in all communications and interactions.

· Communicate clearly and professionally with government clients, military personnel, subcontractors, and the JANSON project management team.

· Prepare and deliver leadership brief messaging, mission impact summaries, and schedule status reports for senior stakeholder visits.

· Build and maintain strong working relationships with Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), base facility managers, and other government stakeholders.

· Maintain and reference a current Stakeholder Directory (org chart) to ensure proper communication channels are followed.

· Support leadership site visits by preparing safety reports, risk briefings, and project status summaries.

· Enforce quality standards in accordance with approved submittals, specifications, and 100% construction drawings.

· Conduct routine site inspections and document findings with photographs and written observations.

· Coordinate with quality control personnel and third-party inspectors as required by contract.

· Identify site risks related to safety, schedule, budget, or quality and escalate to project leadership promptly.

· Maintain familiarity with site-specific Emergency Action Plans and ensure subcontractor compliance.

· Document and communicate top risks and proposed mitigation strategies during leadership visits and weekly reporting cycles.

Qualifications

Required 

· Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.

· Minimum 3–5 years of field engineering or construction management experience, preferably on federal, DoD, or government-funded projects.

· Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

· Proficiency with project management tools, scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project), and standard office applications.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior government and military stakeholders professionally.

· Ability to obtain and maintain required base access credentials as required by project assignments.

· Willingness to travel extensively and work across multiple project sites simultaneously.

· Understanding of workplace safety standards (OSHA awareness).

Preferred 

· Experience on DoD facility upgrades including dining facilities, command/operations centers, or secure conference and briefing spaces.

· Familiarity with RFI and submittal processes, construction scheduling tools (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar), quality control and punch list management. 

· Experience supporting daily reporting and field documentation. Coordination with subcontractors and inspectors. 

· Knowledge of USACE or NAVFAC project requirements. 

· EM 385-1-1 safety certification. 

· Experience with digital construction tools (Procore, Autodesk Build, Bluebeam, etc.). 

· OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction certification (preferred but not required). 

JANSON provides a competitive benefits package with all the things we love and need:

• Competitive base salary
• Hybrid work flexibility
• 401K with matching incentive
• Short and Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Professional development      opportunities

JANSON is recognized for delivering service-excellence through a disciplined approach of listening, thoughtful problem-solving, and execution. We are passionate about our work and committed to taking care of our customers, our employees, and our partners.

If you are driven to make a meaningful impact, support our customers’ missions, and advance your professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, we invite you to explore opportunities to join the JANSON team.

JANSON is an equal opportunity employer.