Field Engineer, Heavy Industrial

About the Role

As a Field Engineer, you will be the technical source of information for the project. You will respond to questions about drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders. You will also have responsibility for assisting in writing change orders, RFIs, meeting minutes, and reviewing submittals. This position requires maintaining an effective and professional working relationship with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. This role includes three 'steps' (I, II, and Senior), providing for a progression of skill and experience, with Step I being the entry-level position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Engineer in developing and maintaining as-built drawings and other work tasks.
• Assist with or review and process submittals, change orders, RFIs, and budget forecasting.
• Ensure the timely and appropriate generation, collection, distribution, storage, retrieval, and ultimate disposition of meeting agendas, RFIs, and daily reports.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the project management plan (PMP) and be involved in its support and execution.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the change management process and perform project scope activities to support the project team in completing the project successfully.
• Ensure the administration of the project quality management plan.
• Demonstrate and reinforce a culture of safety throughout the project.
• May assist in the calculation of daily production rates and unit costs for self-performed work.
• Participate in risk management, including identification, analysis, response planning, and monitoring and control.
• Demonstrate competency in understanding environmental control processes and take corrective actions when necessary.
• May be responsible for overseeing/managing BIM (Building Information Modeling) Coordination between Subcontractors and Designers.
• May be responsible for the documentation and submittal for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification and for creating and updating Digital Record Drawings.
• May provide lines, grades, and layout as required for the project while maintaining an organized logbook.
• May provide weekly quantities: maintain accurate quantity logs and report quantities in compliance with the cost control manual.
• Perform elements of budgeting and cost control processes to ensure the project is completed within the approved budget.
• Demonstrate business acumen within the area of responsibility.
• Provide support to superintendents required for the execution of the work and assist in the resolution of field problems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to assume responsibility, interface, and communicate with others is essential.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) proficiency.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position that normally requires a four-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical/field experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis.
• May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workday.
• Will lift, push, or pull objects on an occasional basis.
• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.

About Sundt Construction

Sundt Construction is a 100% employee-owned contractor. They focus on building long-term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee-owners.

Benefits

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program