Field Engineer / Construction Inspector

Field Engineer / Construction Inspector

Charleston, SC

Position Overview:

At EXP, we're driven to provide innovative solutions for the world's built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world's most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Role Summary:

The Field Engineer supports the airport's construction program by providing daily field oversight, inspection coordination, and construction documentation. This role combines traditional CEI strengths-observation, documentation, verification-with construction coordination duties to ensure high-quality execution, contract compliance, and alignment with airport operational protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and document daily inspections of civil, architectural, structural, and
• MEP systems.
• Provide escort services for non-badged personnel within secure work zones.
• Support Area Managers and the Program Construction Manager with field
• oversight of contractor activities.
• Monitor construction for compliance with approved drawings, specifications,
• and safety requirements.
• Measure and verify installed work to support accurate contractor pay
• applications.
• Review drawings and submittals to identify potential field issues and coordinate
• resolution.
• Track and assist with RFIs, submittals, and construction schedule updates.
• Attend progress meetings and contribute field-level updates.
• Maintain detailed field logs, photo documentation, and inspection reports.
• Monitor jobsite logistics, safety, phasing, and temporary protection measures.
• Ensure strict compliance with airport operational and security procedures.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in vertical construction inspection or field
• engineering. CEI background preferred. Experience with public-sector or airport
• vertical projects preferred.
• Skills:
• Proficient in reviewing and interpreting architectural, structural, and MEP
• drawings
• Strong documentation and issue-tracking skills
• Familiarity with QA/QC standards and construction sequencing in
• operational environments
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities
• Comfortable working in secure and active airport facilities
• Flexible schedule for night and weekend shifts as needed
• Other: Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance.