Field Engineer

At W. M. Lyles Co., a subsidiary of Lyles Construction Group, we take pride in our employee and client-centric culture. Our employees and customers are at the forefront of everything we do and how we operate our business. Safety is our top priority, and we work hard to ensure everyone goes home to their loved ones each day.

We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team, who are passionate about their performance and who will continue to execute and believe in our core values of:

• Teamwork: We recognize our primary asset is our people. Mutual respect provides the foundation for our success.
• Integrity: Our work is performed with high standards of service, quality, and integrity and because of this, we have had the privilege to lead some of the most innovative projects in California.
• Commitment: We understand that lasting relationships are the lifeline of our business, so we pay personal attention to our clients by focusing on them as collaborative partners.

If you are looking for a company who will value you and provide you with great employee benefits, training and development opportunities, career growth and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger, then W. M. Lyles Co. is right for you!

This position is responsible for providing on-site field administration, supervision, and technical management for all construction operations, including direct supervision of foreman, subcontractors, and other construction related personnel.

Essential duties and other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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, RFI’s and letters of intent as needed.
• Change order documentation and associated cost reporting and maintenance.
• Time card review and invoice processing.
• Maintains a good working relationship with field personnel and subcontractors.
• Dedicated to achieving a “Zero Accident Culture” by adhering to site safety protocols and OSHA safety standards.
• Compile contract close out documents.
• Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Analyze and compile estimate data that impact 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 solicit input from Senior Management and field operations in final project estimate.
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with owners.
• Utilize existing cost history as a reference to complete estimate.
• Complete take-offs to confirm quantities and ensure accuracy of drawings.
• Assists with development of complete estimates for review by Senior Management and submittal to Owner.

This job regularly requires presence at jobsite locations. Willingness to drive long distances is required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

• Must be legally authorized to work in the…