Architectural Engineering Field Coordinator

Schnackel Engineers, Inc. is a privately owned mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and information technology (MEP/FP/IT) consulting engineering company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska with several strategic regional offices across the United States. Our work centers on the production of construction documents, primarily in the commercial and institutional sectors of the Architectural Engineering industry. Projects include retail, restaurant, office, mixed use, warehouse, multi-family residential, educational, and healthcare facilities throughout the United States. Schnackel Engineers consistently delivers the most reliable, responsive and quality-focused Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Control engineering services to the Architectural and Construction industry on a local, national, and international scale.

We are growing and have an opening for a Field Coordinator/Surveyor to join our team. The position is a full-time (salary) position and is located in the New York, Miami, Omaha or Los Angeles office.

We are looking for an upbeat, positive problem-solver who enjoys extensive travel and providing unmatched customer service to join the team as a Field Coordinator in our office!

The Field Coordinator must have good practical knowledge of Architectural Engineering Technology, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing construction techniques, and be able to identify all key components of MEP building systems.

Responsibilities:

• Document existing conditions for plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection.
• Coordinate with design team, architects, and clients.
• Take measurements above ceilings and rooftops.
• Climb ladders and operate scissor lifts.
• Travel 3-4 days a week to job sites in all 50 states, parts of Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 year Associates Degree in Architectural Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3 or more years of field experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Adobe PDF, MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Valid U.S. passport.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent Client Service skills
• Excellent Organizational skills
• Flexibility with schedule and travel
• A strong desire to work as a team member
• Enthusiasm and a desire to be and work for the best
• Resourceful

Working under the direction of the Field Operations Coordinator and Vice President of Operations, you will travel to project sites throughout the US and Canada on initial site assessment visits, as well as to perform construction observation visits during the construction phase. The Field Coordinator must have a good practical knowledge of Architectural Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing construction techniques, and be able to identify all key components of MEP building systems.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexible work hours.
• Voluntary health insurance with generous company contribution towards premiums.
• Voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, accident (off the job), and critical illness insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid $50,000 life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional, Roth, or combination) with company profit sharing component for employees 21 years of age or older.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Paid overtime (straight hourly wage) when overtime is authorized.
• Nine total days of paid holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve afternoon, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve afternoon, New Year’s Day).
• Paid vacation (accrual commensurate with tenure).
• Paid sick time (5 days per year after 120-day introductory period).
• Paid funeral leave and jury duty leave.
• Quarterly performance bonus plan.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Education assistance for qualifying preapproved coursework.
• Monthly internal events/parties.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.