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Job Description:

General Summary:

Mechanical Construction Field Representative/Field Engineer monitors and documents the work in progress on site for facility projects during construction, commissioning, final acceptance, and post-construction phases to ensure the work is executed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and the project schedule.

Please note that this position will require a person to work on-site at the GM Fairfax Assembly & Stamping plant in Fairfax, Kansas. Overtime is expected in this role, including evening and/or weekend work, depending on the stage of the project. This position will begin in February 2026 and should end in February 2027, but could be extended.

Essential Job Functions:

+ Function as the focal point for all field coordination

+ Attend and chair weekly field coordination meetings

+ Monitor contractor schedules, quality assurance and safety compliance

+ Collect, analyze and file contractor daily reports

+ Control site logistics with regards to site access and laydown areas

+ Facilitate functional and safety buy-off

+ Assess completion of invoicing

+ Develop punch lists and drive to completion

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

+ Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or construction management field preferred

Experience:

+ 10+ years of experience in Construction Management

+ 3+ years of experience in Automotive preferred

+ Experience working on General Motors Projects a bonus

+ Strong Architectural/Mechanical/Electrical background required

Skills/Competencies:

+ Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Schedule, AutoCAD and Revit experience preferred

+ Excellent communication and written skills

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work (https://topworkplaces.com/company/ghafari-associates-l-l/freep/) , Crain’s Cool Place to Work (https://www.crainsdetroit.com/cool) , and a Best and Brightest (https://www.ghafari.com/news-and-views/ghafari-is-a-best-and-brightest-company-in-detroit-chicago-west-michigan) company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects (https://www.ghafari.com/projects) .

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!

_Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:_

_Connect to our job portal_ _(https://ghafari.jobs)_

_By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources_

_By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources_

_In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126._

_By email at [email protected]_

_If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance._

_It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance._