Field Engineer

This position assists in the management and coordination of the technical and administrative requirements of a project. Field engineers are responsible for assisting in planning and scheduling, production, cost management, contract management, estimating, HSE, and quality.

 

•            Build water infrastructure projects such as wastewater and water treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs and dams

•            Maintain project document control and procedures.

•            Assist Superintendent with all tasks including scheduling updates.

•            Responsible for tracking and ordering concrete materials.

•            Assist with inventory and warehousing of materials and equipment, as well as expediting material orders.

•            Coordinate and review drawings, submissions, specifications, changes and document control.

•            Prepare quantity take-offs as directed (for production analysis or material orders, etc.).

•            Assists with implementing and monitoring the project quality plan.

•            Liaise between subcontractors and designers on field details.

•            Handle 3rd party inspections.

•            Assist with the day-to-day construction expenses in alignment with the project costing system.

•            A Bachelor’s degree in Building Science, Construction Management, or an Engineering discipline is required.

•            You should have a desire to pursue a career in the construction industry as a Project Manager or Superintendent.

•            The successful candidate will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills.

•            Computer literate with some exposure to Microsoft Office and construction industry related software.

•            Valid driver license

•            Previous construction industry experience.

•            Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) and other construction industry related software for scheduling, document management, and drafting/modeling.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·        Arm, hand, and finger dexterity with both hands involved in activities such as reaching, handling, and feeling—and with good eyesight

·        Should be able to navigate through the work-site on a daily basis

·        Occasionally climbs up and down ladders, scaffolding, stairs

·        Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, in confined spaces, high places, and in excavated areas

·         May work around chemicals, near grinding and torching and/or near cranes

·         May work in close contact with other people

·        Will be expected to do public-speaking and/or facilitate training courses