Field Engineer

MGC Contractors, Inc. is a 100% Employee Owned Corporation specializing in water and wastewater general contracting, including Job Order Contracting, Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build across Arizona, Texas, Utah, and New Mexico.

About the role

We are seeking Field Engineers to join our Texas Division in the Austin area.

Responsibilities

• General contract and subcontract administration
• Construction scheduling
• Procurement and expediting of material and equipment
• Mechanical, electrical, and piping systems coordination
• Project cost review, reporting, updating, and accounting
• Review of subcontractor applications for payment
• Participation in project meetings
• Supervision and coordination of subcontractors' field installations
• Review and negotiate change proposal pricing from subcontractors and prepare change proposals for self-performed work
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods, and equipment
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with owners, vendors, and subcontractors
• Any and all other duties assigned

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment; requires ability to communicate in person and over the telephone, interpret printed materials and computer screens, and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions
• Lift and carry supplies and files weighing up to 10 pounds; move about the office to access supplies and office machinery
• Operates at professional construction sites; requires ability to communicate verbally with others on-site, read printed materials, signs, and directions, and maintain attention despite interruptions
• Lift, push, pull, carry, handle, or feel objects, supplies, tools, machinery, and/or controls weighing up to 50 pounds
• Reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and/or ladders; balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift overhead
• Traverse around or position oneself around construction sites while adhering to safety requirements
• Work outside, frequently for long periods, in all weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Exposure to various chemicals, vapors, pollutants, viruses or other pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines, and dust/debris

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Occasional overtime may be required as job duties demand.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related program required
• 2-3 years of prior construction field experience required; water and wastewater construction experience preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with quick response time to inquiries
• Passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen is required