Field Engineer

Field Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Meet daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment, and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
• Collect, coordinate, and analyze shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements, and project data to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provide technical input for project work plans and scheduling.
• Identify risk elements (production, materials, equipment, or processes) that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluate daily production, schedule, and budget projections to accurately track project performance.
• Document daily activities using Company-approved methods and technologies.
• Remit accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported.
• Manage cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs.
• Review and approve daily timecards for all Company construction crews.
• Work with Office Manager, payroll, and job construction supervisors to resolve timecard inquiries.
• Review project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during project work, and after work completes.
• Initiate and manage appropriate certificates, inspections, and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
• Work with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins.
• Initiate and manage any permits needed before work can begin.
• Assist in the development of design drawings and provide technical input as needed.
• Coordinate 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
• Drawings & specifications
• Building materials
• Required standards applicable to the project

Qualifications

• Ability to assume responsibility.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.
• 1+ year experience preferred.