Field Engineer; Req Job Bakersfield area,California USA,Construction

Position: Field Engineer (Req #: 687)

Job Purpose

Provide on‑site field administration, supervision, and technical management for all construction operations, including direct supervision of foreman, subcontractors, and other construction personnel.

On Site Project Duties

Review design documents, shop drawings, and submittals for consistency with contract scope of work.

Set‑up job site logistics.

Identify, define, and procure required craft and subcontractor services.

Monitor project costs and identify areas for improvement.

Develop, maintain, and distribute meeting agendas and minutes.

Document daily construction activities.

Assist with preparation of CPM schedule.

Implement project engineering procedures and other work‑controlling documents.

Prepare proposals, change orders, RFIs, and letters of intent as needed.

Document change order details and associated cost reporting.

Review time cards and process invoices.

Maintain good working relationships with field personnel and subcontractors.

Adhere to site safety protocols and OSHA safety standards to achieve a “Zero Accident Culture.”

Compile contract close‑out documents.

Execute additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Estimating Duties

Analyze and compile estimate data that impacts labor costs, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other factors to ensure a timely estimate.

Review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions; record findings and seek input from Senior Management and field operations for the final project estimate.

Develop and maintain positive relationships with owners.

Use existing cost history as a reference to complete estimates.

Complete take‑offs to confirm quantities and ensure accuracy of drawings.

Assist with development of complete estimates for review by Senior Management and submission to Owner.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand and walk, lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Office:
Moderate noise level.
Job Site:
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. Noise level is usually loud.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
One (1) year of experience and past internships in the construction industry preferred.
Strong computer skills with familiarity in project design, job costing, scheduling, and estimating software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid California Driver’s License.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Travel Requirements

25% overnight travel.
Must be able and willing to drive long distances.

Competencies

Effective Communication – ensures consistent, timely communication and keeps manager informed of progress and problems.
Collaboration – builds and maintains partnerships, appreciates business concerns, and provides assistance.
Initiative – identifies needs and acts before being asked, seeks others’ perspectives.
Thoroughness – monitors quality, reviews/edits work, verifies accuracy, and organizes information.
Conflict Management – functions effectively under pressure, maintains composure, handles complex problems, maintains a positive attitude, adapts constructively.
Personal Integrity – upholds ethical standards, honors commitments, treats all with respect, supports diversity initiatives.
Business Acumen – directs resources toward profit opportunities, seeks accountability, identifies positioning for revenue and margin.
Analytical Thinking – applies logic, compares alternatives, identifies parameters, conducts cost/benefit analyses, prioritizes tasks.
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