Field Engineer

About the role

DPR Construction is seeking a Field Engineer with up to 2 years of commercial construction experience. Field Engineers will be assigned to DPR projects within our core markets: Healthcare, Higher Education, Advanced Technology, Life Sciences and Commercial.

Responsibilities

• Assisting and supporting field work under the direction of the Project Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents.
• Coverage of working and shop drawings.
• Coverage of the delivery, coding, and purchasing of project materials.
• Aid in the preparation and subsequent monitoring/updating of the project schedule.
• Generation of three-week look-ahead schedules, Weekly Work Plan, and Production Planning.
• Organization and conduct of subcontractor meetings and production of meeting minutes (ideally in CMIC).
• Aid in the project's RFI & Submittal process.
• Aid in the completion of project close-out activities, including developing/completing items from corrective action lists and punch lists.
• Coverage of work-in-place quantities and DPR labor.
• Directs Company foreman and laborers at the discretion of the Project Superintendent.
• Has internal contact with Project Management Staff; To coordinate shop drawings, expedite materials, and coordinate with assigned duties.
• Has external contact with: Subcontractors and Vendors; To ensure the timely delivery of required materials, proper installation of same, and adherence to schedule and safety requirements.
• Architects and Consultants; To obtain information regarding changes and clarification of drawings.
• Building Officials; To assure that necessary inspections are coordinated in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate actively in Superintendent Peer Group Meetings.
• Work with the Safety Coordinator to execute safety audits on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Possess independent judgment, creativity, initiative, and ability to apply knowledge and experience to resolve problems, compose correspondence and technical reports, and accomplish goals where established procedures may not be specific.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and shop drawings.
• Develop skills around Excavation safety and Fall protection.
• Thorough understanding of plans, specifications and subcontractor scopes.
• Learn Total Station Layout and control and operate in that capacity for a minimum 4 month period in the field.
• Competent user of BIM modeling and ability to get obtain specific detail in the building through the model.
• Working knowledge of P6 software and Our Plan.
• Develop presentation and communication skills.
• General knowledge of the project Monthly Status Reports (MSR).
• Read and understand DPR’s labor cost reports (LCR).
• Ability to perform field take-offs; order, receive, return, and track equipment and material.
• Understanding of crane safety and rigging competency.
• Knowledge of rigging hand signals.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with diverse types of people in a tactful, professional, and effective manner.
• Ability to deal with pressures of deadlines, heavy workloads, demanding people, and constant interruptions.