JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Field Engineer Status: Exempt

Type: Full-Time

Over Night Travel Required: Yes

Purpose Statement

The job of the Field Engineer was established for the purpose of providing assistance in supervising field employees, to ensure quality of workmanship and to develop and provide information on material testing to all team members.

This position supports the Construction Manager and coordinates responsibilities and jobsite duties with other team members as assigned.

Responsibilities and Duties

Specifically, responsibilities associated with this position will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform, inspect, and document quality control testing procedures of ready-mix materials used throughout various phases of construction.

• Able to read and understand construction drawings, thus ensure reinforcement, and embeds installed per construction drawings.

• Identify field construction conflicts vs. designed drawing details.

• Establish liaises with outside vendors to make sure all materials needed for any given project, are available at the right time, and comply with project specifications.

• Secure and understand detailed drawings, in accordance with customers' projects, to provide all departments and crews with accurate information for all construction projects.

• Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans.

• Coordinate efforts by all management disciplines at the construction level to ensure safety and quality standards are adhered to.

• Assist with the development of management programs to ensure established construction policies and procedures are performed at all construction sites.

• Increase knowledge of company services by attending various educational courses and programs as deemed necessary by management.

• Monitor activities of all subcontractors engaged in dirt work, piling, footings, floors, tunnels, stem walls and any other construction event considered part of foundation or groundwork to ensure compliance with specifications and procedures.

• Supervise crane work with wall crews.

• Generate and update documentation of project reports and files.

• Ensure, in conjunction with departmental staff, all safety standards are adhered to.

• Initiate and maintain a healthy relationship with customers, millwrights, vendors, and subcontractors before, during and after the construction phase.

• Investigate damage, accidents, quality concerns, or delays at construction sites, to ensure proper procedures or solutions are addressed and communicated with management staff.

• Any other tasks as assigned by the Construction Manager &/or Senior Management.

Qualifications/Skills/Licenses/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent experience preferred.

• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.

• Positive Attitude.

• Time management and organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and AutoCAD.

• Ability to secure Class A CDL driver's license.

• Ability to secure ACI Field Testing Technician Certification.

• Desire to advance qualifications in safety and quality compliance standards.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Ability to handle up to 100 lbs. on occasion.

• Ability to work in confined spaces and on platforms at various heights.

• Ability to climb and descend ladders.

• Ability to squat, bend over, and kneel for extended periods of time.

• Exposure to outside weather conditions.

• Limited exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Required Personal Protective Equipment

• Employees must use hard hats.

• Eye, ear and fall protection (where required).

• Any other protective equipment deemed as necessary by Company safety policy/procedure.