Field Engineer

About the role

As a Field Engineer at Reconstruction Experts, you will play a pivotal role in leading our onsite construction operations. Your leadership ensures efficient site management, strict OSHA compliance, exceptional quality assurance, accurate billing, and effective mentorship. By leading the subcontractor partners, you drive outstanding outcomes on-site, fostering a culture of excellence and safety. Reconstruction Experts specializes in comprehensive reconstruction services, including environmental testing and inspections by licensed professionals. We excel in identifying potential hidden challenges and assessing the cost impact of projects. Our full-service contractor team addresses the construction needs for both residential and commercial spaces. We offer services such as preconstruction, HOA reconstruction, construction defect repair, insurance restoration, hospitality reconstruction, remodels, and apartment reconstruction. At Reconstruction Experts, our people define our brand and culture, emphasizing respect, integrity, courtesy, and honesty. Join a forward-thinking organization with a promising trajectory, make a difference by contributing to local communities through impactful projects, thrive in a rewarding and collaborative team environment, receive comprehensive support from experienced leaders, and work with a team where our brand is defined by our people and our culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily project reports and documentation.
• Conduct safety inspections, including scaffold and PPE reviews, and Controlled Zone upkeep.
• Coordinate inspections and maintain up-to-date inspection and photo logs.
• Perform QA/QC data entry and manage construction red-lines.
• Oversee site cleaning, traffic control, signage, material runs, and other site duties.
• Assist in generating contracts for owners and subcontractors with guidance from the project manager and legal counsel.
• Obtain necessary permits from governing authorities.
• Qualify and contact subcontractors for bids; schedule and manage bid submissions.
• Develop and manage project budgets, including budget adjustments, change orders, invoices, RFIs, and schedules.
• Ensure quality control throughout the project.
• Collaborate with project manager and superintendent to address production and quality control issues.
• Interpret plans and specifications to determine construction requirements.
• Document projects through site inspections, photos, meeting minutes, take-offs, and other methods.
• Assist in developing project scopes of work.
• Compile cut sheets, color selections, manufacturer’s warranties, test data, shop drawings, etc.
• Monitor work progress and report any issues to the project manager and superintendent.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all reports and records.

Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit at a computer, and work in confined spaces.
• Capability to drive, climb ladders and stairs, work at heights over 6 feet, kneel, crouch, stoop, twist, reach, push, pull, and grasp frequently.
• Willingness to work over 40 hours per week as needed and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and project management software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to customer service.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, exercise independent judgment, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.