Entry-Level Field Engineer

About the Role

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Entry-Level Field Engineer opportunity on the Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project in White Plains, New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project plans and develop a construction schedule in coordination with project-wide activities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors on 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, ensuring 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.
• Monitor and participate daily in the field construction process, providing layout checks and technical reviews of work against requirements.
• Obtain confirmations from the design engineer as needed.
• Assist with subcontract administration and permanent material suppliers through monitoring of correspondence, submittits, RFIs, and performance records; maintain accurate payment records.
• Assist in preparing monthly reporting for progress payments, schedule updates, and problem/issue tracking and resolution, providing accurate and factual assessments of project performance.
• Participate in change orders and claims management.
• Identify and resolve changing site conditions or other impacts during the planning of the work.
• Develop quality checks and coordinate permits from appropriate entities.
• Manage and submit project close-out in coordination with the client and third parties.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Heavy Civil construction experience (preferred)
• AutoCAD
• Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA Requirements
• Project controls techniques (i.e., cost accounting, basic estimating, forecasting, and contracts)
• 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
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or similar, from an accredited institution.

Other Job Requirements

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $80k to $110k annually.