Construction Project Field Engineer
About the role
Our Project Engineers are onsite at large construction projects throughout the United States. The Project Engineer supports the Site Superintendent and Project Manager in effectively coordinating job site activities in a manner that ensures successful project completion in the field through adherence to project schedules, budgets and quality objectives. Experience with diverse project types including large scale industrial projects such as warehouse/distribution, manufacturing and food processing facilities is a plus. Design-build experience is preferred, but not necessary.
Responsibilities
- Develops, maintains and enhances client, subcontractor and vendor relationships
- Assures construction schedules are maintained by trade contractors
- Updates and reviews project and 3-week look ahead schedules, daily reports, safety checklists, and ensures onsite adherence to company policies
- Coordinates the construction sequence of contractors for assigned trades
- Maintains quality control by frequent and regular inspection of work in progress and completed projects
- Prepares daily photos of construction progress
- Maintains construction safety and administers company and OSHA compliance program
- Supports and coordinates interface between design and field construction
- Maintains updated set of site drawings
- Prepares required field documentation and reports (monthly, weekly and daily)
- Resolves field coordination issues among contractors
Requirements
- 1-4 years of field experience on large projects for a General Contractor or Construction Manager
- Bachelor Degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of field construction: systems, practices, safety and procedures
- Working knowledge of general engineering principals and construction techniques, materials, methods, and sequencing
- Knowledge of basic scheduling techniques (i.e., Critical Path Method)
- Ability to interpret construction documents
- Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving, initiative, and teamwork skills
- Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, Procore (preferred)
- 30 hour OSHA certification (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance
- Flexible benefit plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Professional license reimbursement
- Industry association reimbursement
- Internal training programs
- Leadership development programs
- Educational assistance
Pay
The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000 annually. Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including education, experience, training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications, and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance.