Electrical Field Engineer / Scheduler

Position Description

Thompson Construction Group is looking for a Field Engineer / Project Scheduler with 3-5 years of experience around industrial EPC projects with a focus in Electrical. The ideal candidate will have some project scheduling experience. Additionally, the candidate would work hand in hand with our Project Managers and Superintendents to build the industry knowledge and leadership skills needed to advance yourself in the construction industry. We pride ourselves in being a company you can have a career with. Join us today and realize your potential!

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an engineering and construction project schedule using Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Projects.
• Develop a baseline project schedule working with client Construction Coordinators, multiple engineering firms, multiple OEM vendors and Subcontractor Project Managers.
• Maintain schedule throughout the project lifecycle via feedback from the internal project team as well as input from Contractor and Vendor schedules.
• Identify critical and near-critical paths as well as trends to help project team stay on track.
• Work closely with the Project Management personnel to ensure we are meeting the job specifications.
• Review data to determine material type and size then prepare itemized lists.
• Purchase, expedite and receive permanent material to ensure proper quantity and quality are received.
• Perform material take offs and ensure proper quantity is ordered in a timely manner to meet the job deadlines.
• Review inventory parts received for correct specifications.
• Resolve any problems with parts that are not correct or have been shipped out of sequence.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare for construction bids or installations.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred or a minimum of 2 years of experience working in the field. This experience can be from past internships you have held.
• Must have good communication skills, verbal and written, with all levels from client, management to workers and subs.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Project and P6. Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change.
• Must be able to utilize math at the college level and read/operate precision measuring equipment.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, shop drawings, procedure manuals and safety rules.

Benefits

We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Contact Information

Phone: (803) 773-8005
Email: tcghr@thompsonconstructiongroup.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

including disabled and veterans.