Senior Field Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review thoroughly the Project Documents and become familiar with project participants (Architect, Owner, local authorities, subcontractors, and suppliers) to enable productive day‑to‑day operations between the company and other participants. Represent the company in project meetings, as required.
• Assist in determining submittal requirements. Expedite materials/equipment from the pre‑approval stage through the final delivery stage to ensure the correct material/equipment is delivered to meet the project schedule. Includes reviewing, correcting and obtaining approvals on all submittals.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the overall project schedule, and short‑term schedules. Make regular site visits to observe and inspect that the project is being built properly and that it is progressing on schedule.
• Maintain daily records and prepare and submit weekly timesheets and/or prevailing wage payrolls to payroll clerk.
• Receive, evaluate and disseminate correspondence, directives, questions, clarifications and other information between Owner, Architect, subcontractors and suppliers, to ensure the timely response of requested information, and that changes and directives are acted upon by all participants.
• Assist in maintaining project files and documentation, including transmittals, telephone conversations, submittals, letters, etc., ensuring that project documentation is organized and complete so that a clear and accurate history of the project is maintained.
• Assist in tracking subcontractor/supplier and company self‑performed work to provide justification for billing.
• When directed, expedite and obtain all necessary permits (building, occupancy, etc.). Ensure that all record documents (as‑built drawings, operation & maintenance manuals, warranties, etc.) are received in a timely manner so as to not delay construction progress or payments.
• Assist Superintendent with material handling and logistics on site.
• Assist Superintendent with managing a trade partner on project to include participating in morning meetings and reviewing pre‑task plans (PTP).
• Provide support on field items such as inspections, permitting (when required), quality review, punch list items, housekeeping, and safety activities.
• Support the survey and layout teams on projects (establishing grid lines/elevation controls, identifying control points, etc.).
• Perform additional duties as assigned and directed by a supervisor or other authorized person.

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Knowledge of methods and technology sufficient to determine proper construction sequencing, procurement planning, and review submittals. Ability to maintain, inform and communicate with construction team. Ability to make well‑informed decisions on behalf of the company and know when to seek assistance from higher authority before making decisions. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications accurately. Knowledge of and application skills in geometry, trigonometry, and algebra.

Working knowledge of computers and standard company software. Thorough knowledge of company policies and procedures.

Associate’s Degree or Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent combination of education, technical training, and related experience.

2 years of experience in construction management, construction trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

None required

• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit and smell.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth…