Field Engineer

About the role

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer to assist on a Dam Safety Modification project located in Falls of Rough, KY. Established in 1947, Thalle is a heavy civil construction company with offices in Hillsborough, NC and Alvarado, Texas, and projects throughout the Southeast, Texas, New Jersey, and nationwide growth. The company works on dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, and on‑demand emergency services. Thalle is part of the Tully Group, a large privately held family‑owned construction firm headquartered in New York City. Thalle offers a competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Engineer with shop drawings, submittals, scheduling of subcontractors and materials, meetings, as‑built drawings, job cost, procurement and field operations.
• Operate and maintain the material tracking system.
• Comply with safety procedures/policies and address/elevate non‑compliance among employees, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Participate in daily Task Safety Awareness and weekly Safety Meetings.
• Support Quality personnel and the project through the Quality Management System.
• Track quantities daily and reconcile monthly for payment purposes.
• Manage/review foremen's reports daily to ensure proper recording before any income, cost, or inventory entry.
• Document Time and Material operations on a capture sheet and reconcile with the client daily.
• Conduct two site walks per day to communicate with and learn from foremen and superintendents.
• Participate in relevant daily huddles to ensure expeditious and profitable project execution.
• Establish excellent working relationships with clients and their representatives/field inspectors.
• Assist the buyout process, write requisitions, and communicate required information to the Project Team.
• Negotiate the best deal for cost, quality, and delivery using the company buyout procedure.
• Produce complete purchase orders after conditions are approved by the Project Manager.
• Know key operational details of subcontracts and hold subcontractors accountable.
• Attend subcontractor coordination meetings to provide updates on schedules, drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct work with 100% integrity and professionalism.

Requirements

• Proficient in AutoCAD and HCSS/Heavy Job.
• Able to prepare reports in Excel and Word.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, subcontractors and independent contractors, along with initiative, organization, and planning skills.
• Ability to review and understand plan specs and drawings.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Minimum 5‑10 years’ experience in a field environment.
• Proficient in written and verbal business communication skills.
• Ability to safely perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.

Benefits

• Major medical, dental, vision.
• Short and long‑term disability.
• Generous PTO.
• Paid company holidays.
• Life insurance.
• 401K with company match.