Deputy Project Field Engineer

About the role

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Responsibilities

• On larger (PFE Tier II - >$1B and/or >1500 craft) or more complex jobs, performs the duties of the Project Field Engineer, responsible for coordination of all activities related to the area of responsibility and interfacing with all other operating sections of the job-site.
• Leadership/Supervision
• Proactively engages with their teams’ development through CPM, competency development/assessment and feedback
• Develops and recommends the construction engineering staffing plan for approval by the Site Manager (or appropriate level of Project Management) and prepares employee requisitions.
• Directs construction engineering activities of the assigned construction engineering staff, ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Work Planning & Packaging
• Directs the design of temporary construction facilities as required.
• Material Management
• Directs preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services, equipment.
• Possesses responsibility for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting.
• Safety / Quality Control
• Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
• STR / Subcontract Coordinator
• Reviews and approves inspection test plans
• Covers reviews of subcontractor submittals

Requirements

• Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Qualifications

• Required Knowledge And Skills
• Owns field quality execution and assurance
• Deep knowledge of project specs, codes, ITPs, and Bechtel quality systems; ensures right-first-time installation across disciplines.
• Leads quality planning and readiness
• Integrates quality requirements into AWP and field execution; verifies inspection points, hold points, and documentation are ready before work starts.
• Coordinates field inspections, reviews and dispositions NCRs, drives corrective actions, and prevents repeat issues.
• Controls quality data and turnover
• Ensures accurate records, test results, and as-builts; supports system completions and clean handover to commissioning and the client.
• Acts as quality problem-solver and leader
• Coaches field engineers, superintendents, and craft on standards and expectations; escalates systemic risks early.