Field Engineer II

About the role

Gilbane is seeking a Field Engineer II to be responsible for learning all roles and responsibilities of the Project Engineer and Superintendent function, and leveraging training within the field for hands-on experience. As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Responsibilities

• Partners with other Engineers, Project Managers, and/or Superintendents to coordinate and distribute all project information
• Works with the project team to ensure all contract documents, including logs, are up to date in real time
• Ensures status reports on RFIs, submittals, and other documents are prepared and presented
• Creates PCIs in CMiC, issues RFQs, and reviews quotes from trades; assists in preparation of ATP and OCOS
• Participates in reviewing scopes of work for bid packages
• Maintains the Material Equipment Status Report
• Develops the submittal register
• Prepares change management reports, estimates, and other cost report documents
• Conducts and manages quality control activities; ensures activities are documented properly and corrective action occurs when necessary
• Reviews contractors' startup documents (safety startup submittals, contract compliance, etc.)
• Works with Lead Superintendent for trade contractor responsibilities throughout the project
• Enforces Gilbane’s high safety standards; manages and performs weekly safety inspections
• Participates in Schedule Updates and Pull Plans
• Works collaboratively with the field team to ensure milestone dates are met
• Coordinates and manages general conditions work and project logistics
• Communicates with Trade Contractors and AE on field and QAQC-related questions
• Prepares and contributes to daily reports
• Provides input and suggestions for trade contractor weekly meetings
• Communicates with Site Services/Next150, orders material, and understands workforce needs; ensures a clean jobsite
• Assists with Time and Materials (T&M) process
• Participates in stretch and flex, daily huddle, and reviews pre-task plans
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions
• Promotes organizational change initiatives, suggests new ideas, and continuously adapts to work within new structures and processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 1-2 years of experience or internships with a construction organization
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

• Some knowledge of commercial/institutional construction projects
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
• Knowledge of Procore
• Good capabilities in Microsoft Office programs
• Strong technical and communication skills
• OSHA 30-hour certification required
• First Aid, CPR trained
• Construction-document and drawing literate
• Ability to work in a team environment

Benefits

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes:

• Competitive health and welfare benefits
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
• Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University, a top training organization in the construction industry
• Opportunity to work with an experienced team and learn new industry skills daily