Field Engineer

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the management of overall project performance and assist in identifying potential stakeholder conflicts.
• Communicate project risks to the PM as they arise and assist in the development of appropriate risk mitigation steps.
• Aid in the management of overall project performance.
• Aid in ensuring that team goals, roles, protocols, and business relationships are consistent with high-performance requirements and congruent with the company's strategy.
• Create customer reports and other program deliverables by gathering field data related to construction activities.
• Provide technical support for construction, including participation in construction planning, coordination, and cost/schedule management.
• Ensure construction activities comply with contract requirements and support the overall program schedule.
• Aid in ensuring that assigned subcontractor activities are performed in accordance with the Purchase Order and subcontracts.
• Support the project manager in achieving financial results, project tracking, and local / governmental agency compliance.
• Support the project manager with permit issues and act as a liaison between the field and the management staff.
• Responsible for ongoing communication and timely identification of issues to the PM, including pending or actual changes to the work performed that may impact costs, schedule, contract, or customer relationship.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Utility construction experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of job costing and invoicing is preferred.
• Comprehension of construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate with field personnel both internal and customer.
• Exposure to Microsoft Project or Primavera scheduling software is preferred.
• Must be organized and take pride in their work.
• Must have the ability to multitask and balance a range of field and office responsibilities.
• Minimum Educational Background: BS degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred. In lieu of college degree, 2 - 4 years of related experience may be accepted.