Field Engineer - Kensico-Eastview Tunnel Project

About the role

The Field Engineer position is available for the Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project in White Plains, New York. This project is part of the Kensico Reservoir and the Catskill/Delaware Ultraviolet (CDUV) Light Disinfection Facility, enhancing New York City’s water supply system.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and develop a construction schedule in coordination with project-wide activities.
• Cook with advance material acquisitions and pre-construction deliverables.
• Develop and assist with obtaining quotes and draft contracts to meet project requirements.
• Prepare construction work plan packages and coordinate pre-construction meetings while ensuring that all prerequisites to start construction activities are identified and completed.
• Prepare, update, and distribute work activity schedules/updates, and communicate across discipline groups and agencies to ensure proper advance notifications and coordination of start times.
• Maintain accurate payment records.
• Participate in change orders and claims management.
• Identify and resolve changing site conditions or other impacts during planning of the work.
• Manage and submit project close-out in coordination with the client and third parties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or similar, from an accredited institution
• 5 or more years of civil construction experience
• Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA Requirements
• Project controls techniques (i.e. cost accounting, basic estimating, forecasting, and contracts)
• A strong working knowledge of the critical path method and resource scheduling
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and Primavera P6
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong work ethic - Highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team