Field Engineer

About the Role

As a Field Engineer at FlatironDragados, you will be responsible for providing technical engineering information to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, and contract specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Meets daily with project crews to review the production schedule and confirm availability of materials, equipment, and resources for on-schedule and within-budget production.
• Collects, coordinates, and analyzes shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements, and project data throughout the project to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plans and scheduling, identifying risk elements (production, materials, equipment, processes) that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule, and budget projections to accurately track project performance.
• Documents daily activities using company-approved methods and technologies.
• Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding for accurate financial reporting.
• Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs.
• Reviews and approves daily timecards for all Company construction crews.
• Resolves timecard inquiries with the Office Manager, payroll, and job construction supervisors as needed.
• Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning, during, and after work completion.
• Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections, and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
• Works with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins.
• Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can commence.
• Assists in the development of design drawings and provides technical input as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedules, and crews as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Construction engineering experience or knowledge.
• Beginner knowledge of:
• Construction equipment & techniques
• Drawing & specifications
• Building materials
• Required standards applicable to the project.

Qualifications

• Ability to assume responsibility.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.