Job Title: Assistant Project Manager / Field Engineer

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Duration: Contract to hire (goal for client is convert direct)

Rate: $30 - $40/hr - Direct target is $65 - $80K

Overview:

We’re hiring a versatile Field Engineer to join our team supporting critical infrastructure projects across the utility sector. This hybrid role combines on-site construction support with office-based coordination, focusing on project execution, contractor oversight, technical documentation, and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily construction activities to ensure alignment with design specs and project standards
• Review plans and specifications; flag areas requiring extra oversight or coordination
• Assist in managing project budgets, schedules, and procurement needs
• Coordinate logistics with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Prepare field reports and planning updates for internal and client-facing use
• Provide on-site interpretation of plans and technical documents
• Maintain clear documentation and contribute to document control efforts
• Support development of scopes of work, submittals, and change management processes
• Reinforce and promote safety policies and practices across job sites
• Conduct field walkthroughs and verify work progress against milestones
• Represent company standards and values during site activities and contractor interactions
• Engage in ongoing training and development as needed

Qualifications:

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work with project documentation
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and field operations
• Highly organized with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic, team-based environment

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to project controls software such as Microsoft Project, Bid2Win, or Primavera P6
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating with suppliers
• Background in documentation processes, materials tracking, and reporting workflows

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.