Pinkard Construction
Entry Level Project - Field Engineer (Rotational)
Pinkard Construction, Lakewood, Colorado, United States
Entry Level Project - Field Engineer (Rotational)
Position: ENTRY LEVEL PROJECT - FIELD ENGINEER (ROTATIONAL). Pinkard Construction is the region's most awarded, mid-sized general contractor based in Colorado. Our focus for the last 60 years has been to build the highest quality commercial and multifamily buildings that support the communities in which we live across the Colorado Front Range. We are looking for individuals who will join us in building a great place to live and work. POSITION DESCRIPTION Entry-level position providing a rotation through the primary operations functions within Pinkard (Rotation Program), with the purpose of gaining knowledge/skills/aptitudes and a thorough understanding of construction operations. During the Rotation Program an engineer will have the role of Field Engineer, Office Engineer, Project Engineer and Preconstruction Engineer. The Rotation Program can last between 3-5 years depending upon projects available for assignment. The average duration is 4 years. Office Engineer role
Key Duties: Assists the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager with project and contract administration. Ensure materials and information are available to allow construction to progress without delay. May be assigned to multiple projects. Responsibilities
Safety and Risk Management Proactively places a high priority on safety at all times and asserts that priority whenever and wherever needed Performs regularly scheduled jobsite safety audits Reads and is familiar with all construction and contract documents and changes, including owner contract agreement and general conditions, plans, project manual, all specifications and geotechnical reports, subcontracts and material contracts Submittals and Shop Drawings Responsible for the complete submittal and shop drawing process, including organizing, scheduling, submitting, and tracking Performing or obtaining thorough internal review of all submittals and shop drawings before submittal to the architect for approval Ensuring timely review and return, including resubmittal if necessary, to facilitate timely production, delivery, and/or installation of work Distribution of approved documents to all affected trades Requests for Information Receives, researches, organizes, submits, tracks, and ensures timely resolution of RFIs for all trades and suppliers Ensures distribution of RFI responses to all affected trades and team members Scheduling and Procurement Assists project team in input, production, and distribution of initial, updated and short-interval project schedules Coordinates and tracks, and ensures that project schedule includes all activities relative to subcontractor and supplier buyout, submittals, shop drawings, approvals, material delivery, and mobilization Assists Project Manager with procurement responsibilities for specific projects Change Orders and Revision Control Tracks all project document revisions and maintains revision control logs Processes owner and subcontractor change order requests and changes Ensures changes are evaluated for impact on project schedule and costs and distributed to trades Owner-Architect Meetings Attends and maintains meeting minutes of regular OAC meetings Closeout Organizes and manages the document collection and assembly portion of project closeout including as-built drawings and specifications, project and contract document revisions, O&M manuals, warranties, RFIs and other required items Ensures timely delivery and documented receipt of closeout documents and required spare parts Ensures timely scheduling, execution and documentation of owner training Other Becomes familiar with permitting and occupancy certificate processes Field Engineer role
Key Duties: Assist the project’s superintendent team to ensure successful execution of the project. Gain exposure to field operations. May be assigned to multiple projects depending upon the nature of the assigned project(s) and the needs of the company. Responsibilities Safety and Risk Management Proactively places a high priority on safety at all times and asserts that priority whenever and wherever needed Assist Project Superintendent with implementation and enforcement of Pinkard and project-specific safety plans Responsible for using assigned technology to create photographic documentation of materials and construction phases Relationships Becomes familiar with Pinkard’s culture and business decorum and how they affect client, subcontractor, and Pinkard team relationships Defect Prevention and Quality Control Assist with maintaining record documents such as testing and inspections and progress photographs Assist Project Superintendent with walk-through inspections Attend weekly coordination meetings as required Scheduling Attend training in Pinkard scheduling technique and philosophy Assist in developing and monitoring schedules Perform tasks related to the collection of schedule data required to monitor project progress Under direct supervision, may draft and computerize short-term construction schedules for small phases of the work Stormwater Management Assist Project Superintendent with implementation and enforcement of Pinkard and project-specific stormwater management plans Layout & Engineering Assist survey crews with establishment of horizontal and vertical controls for the project Under direct supervision, establish exterior-interior grade and working lines for contractors or crafts from control set by others Assist in evaluation of dimensional and other field problems Project Administration Become familiar with the contract drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals to ensure compliance of work Assist in the preparation of field-generated RFIs Assist in maintaining as-built documentation on site Cost Control Perform tasks related to the collection and analysis of cost data required to monitor project budgets and progress Assist with procurement of non-contract minor field purchasing Perform cost coding activities for time sheets and non-contract minor purchases Begin to understand Pinkard’s project cost accounting system Preconstruction Engineer
Position overview: Provides introductory exposure to Preconstruction Services. Assists with gathering, calculating, and compiling data for use in conceptual estimates and hard bid proposals, and preparing routine estimates under general supervision. Responsibilities Quantity Takeoffs – assist estimating team in completing quantity takeoffs using latest software and estimating procedures Bid Closings – assist in bid closings and analysis of specific trade scopes Safety and Defect Prevention – participate in company safety policies and defect prevention strategies Subcontract/Vendor Prequalification – introduction to the prequalification process Preconstruction Project Administration – attend preconstruction meetings, take minutes, issue RFIs Typical Duties – mentor progress reviews, historical data research, maintain backup files, monitor conceptual estimates, support orientation of new engineers, introductory BIM capabilities Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $70,000 to $104,000 + Profit Sharing. Actual base pay determined by experience and other factors. Benefits include four medical plan options, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) with employer contribution, profit sharing, life/AD&D, disability, employee assistance, identity protection, optional pet insurance, prepaid legal, dependents’ life, college savings, volunteer time, fitness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and language programs. Application deadline: by 12/31/2025. To be considered, click Apply Now in this posting or in PinkardBuilds.com. Equal Employment Opportunity: Pinkard Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment and compliance with applicable laws. Location and status Lakewood, CO area; Full-time Note: This description focuses on responsibilities and program structure and does not include every detail of the project team or all duties.
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Position: ENTRY LEVEL PROJECT - FIELD ENGINEER (ROTATIONAL). Pinkard Construction is the region's most awarded, mid-sized general contractor based in Colorado. Our focus for the last 60 years has been to build the highest quality commercial and multifamily buildings that support the communities in which we live across the Colorado Front Range. We are looking for individuals who will join us in building a great place to live and work. POSITION DESCRIPTION Entry-level position providing a rotation through the primary operations functions within Pinkard (Rotation Program), with the purpose of gaining knowledge/skills/aptitudes and a thorough understanding of construction operations. During the Rotation Program an engineer will have the role of Field Engineer, Office Engineer, Project Engineer and Preconstruction Engineer. The Rotation Program can last between 3-5 years depending upon projects available for assignment. The average duration is 4 years. Office Engineer role
Key Duties: Assists the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager with project and contract administration. Ensure materials and information are available to allow construction to progress without delay. May be assigned to multiple projects. Responsibilities
Safety and Risk Management Proactively places a high priority on safety at all times and asserts that priority whenever and wherever needed Performs regularly scheduled jobsite safety audits Reads and is familiar with all construction and contract documents and changes, including owner contract agreement and general conditions, plans, project manual, all specifications and geotechnical reports, subcontracts and material contracts Submittals and Shop Drawings Responsible for the complete submittal and shop drawing process, including organizing, scheduling, submitting, and tracking Performing or obtaining thorough internal review of all submittals and shop drawings before submittal to the architect for approval Ensuring timely review and return, including resubmittal if necessary, to facilitate timely production, delivery, and/or installation of work Distribution of approved documents to all affected trades Requests for Information Receives, researches, organizes, submits, tracks, and ensures timely resolution of RFIs for all trades and suppliers Ensures distribution of RFI responses to all affected trades and team members Scheduling and Procurement Assists project team in input, production, and distribution of initial, updated and short-interval project schedules Coordinates and tracks, and ensures that project schedule includes all activities relative to subcontractor and supplier buyout, submittals, shop drawings, approvals, material delivery, and mobilization Assists Project Manager with procurement responsibilities for specific projects Change Orders and Revision Control Tracks all project document revisions and maintains revision control logs Processes owner and subcontractor change order requests and changes Ensures changes are evaluated for impact on project schedule and costs and distributed to trades Owner-Architect Meetings Attends and maintains meeting minutes of regular OAC meetings Closeout Organizes and manages the document collection and assembly portion of project closeout including as-built drawings and specifications, project and contract document revisions, O&M manuals, warranties, RFIs and other required items Ensures timely delivery and documented receipt of closeout documents and required spare parts Ensures timely scheduling, execution and documentation of owner training Other Becomes familiar with permitting and occupancy certificate processes Field Engineer role
Key Duties: Assist the project’s superintendent team to ensure successful execution of the project. Gain exposure to field operations. May be assigned to multiple projects depending upon the nature of the assigned project(s) and the needs of the company. Responsibilities Safety and Risk Management Proactively places a high priority on safety at all times and asserts that priority whenever and wherever needed Assist Project Superintendent with implementation and enforcement of Pinkard and project-specific safety plans Responsible for using assigned technology to create photographic documentation of materials and construction phases Relationships Becomes familiar with Pinkard’s culture and business decorum and how they affect client, subcontractor, and Pinkard team relationships Defect Prevention and Quality Control Assist with maintaining record documents such as testing and inspections and progress photographs Assist Project Superintendent with walk-through inspections Attend weekly coordination meetings as required Scheduling Attend training in Pinkard scheduling technique and philosophy Assist in developing and monitoring schedules Perform tasks related to the collection of schedule data required to monitor project progress Under direct supervision, may draft and computerize short-term construction schedules for small phases of the work Stormwater Management Assist Project Superintendent with implementation and enforcement of Pinkard and project-specific stormwater management plans Layout & Engineering Assist survey crews with establishment of horizontal and vertical controls for the project Under direct supervision, establish exterior-interior grade and working lines for contractors or crafts from control set by others Assist in evaluation of dimensional and other field problems Project Administration Become familiar with the contract drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals to ensure compliance of work Assist in the preparation of field-generated RFIs Assist in maintaining as-built documentation on site Cost Control Perform tasks related to the collection and analysis of cost data required to monitor project budgets and progress Assist with procurement of non-contract minor field purchasing Perform cost coding activities for time sheets and non-contract minor purchases Begin to understand Pinkard’s project cost accounting system Preconstruction Engineer
Position overview: Provides introductory exposure to Preconstruction Services. Assists with gathering, calculating, and compiling data for use in conceptual estimates and hard bid proposals, and preparing routine estimates under general supervision. Responsibilities Quantity Takeoffs – assist estimating team in completing quantity takeoffs using latest software and estimating procedures Bid Closings – assist in bid closings and analysis of specific trade scopes Safety and Defect Prevention – participate in company safety policies and defect prevention strategies Subcontract/Vendor Prequalification – introduction to the prequalification process Preconstruction Project Administration – attend preconstruction meetings, take minutes, issue RFIs Typical Duties – mentor progress reviews, historical data research, maintain backup files, monitor conceptual estimates, support orientation of new engineers, introductory BIM capabilities Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $70,000 to $104,000 + Profit Sharing. Actual base pay determined by experience and other factors. Benefits include four medical plan options, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) with employer contribution, profit sharing, life/AD&D, disability, employee assistance, identity protection, optional pet insurance, prepaid legal, dependents’ life, college savings, volunteer time, fitness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and language programs. Application deadline: by 12/31/2025. To be considered, click Apply Now in this posting or in PinkardBuilds.com. Equal Employment Opportunity: Pinkard Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment and compliance with applicable laws. Location and status Lakewood, CO area; Full-time Note: This description focuses on responsibilities and program structure and does not include every detail of the project team or all duties.
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