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Senior Field Engineer
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Senior Field Engineer | San Jose, CA | $100,000 – $120,000 + Benefits
Renewyx have partnered with a well-established general contractor in San Jose to find a Senior Field Engineer ready to step into a role with real site responsibility and a clear path to Superintendent.
This is a hands-on position for someone who knows their way around a commercial job site, can coordinate trades without hand-holding, and takes quality and safety personally.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲:
You will work directly alongside the Superintendent, interpreting plans and specs, coordinating subcontractors, driving site safety, and tracking daily production. You will own submittal logs, quality checklists, and inspection walks — and you will be building the experience base needed to move into a Superintendent seat.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:
• 4+ years of field engineering experience in commercial construction
• Solid grasp of construction management, scheduling, estimating, budgets, and procurement
• Comfortable reading and interpreting plans, specs, and contract documents
• Sharp on quality control and site safety — you build the checklists, not just tick them
• Proficiency with Primavera or similar scheduling tools; Viewpoint or comparable PM software
• Strong communicator across subs, supers, and project management teams
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿:
• $110,000–$120,000 base salary + competitive benefits package
• San Jose, CA
• Structured career pathway toward Superintendent — this contractor develops from within If you are ready to take the next step toward field leadership, reach out now.
Interviews are scheduled to take place next week so if you’re interested in hearing more about this and other roles, then please get in touch asap to discuss further at 480-818-6995 or send your resume to k.adams@renewyx.com