Field Engineer; Mid to Senior - Heavy Civil​/Concrete Construction

Overview

Position Overview – We are adding experienced Field Engineers to our Central division of Kiewit to support our growing infrastructure project portfolio around the country. As an experienced Field Engineer, you will play a significant part in planning, organizing and implementing project engineering & project controls tasks for heavy civil construction projects, including highway infrastructure, bridges, rail/transit, aviation, water/wastewater and power projects.

Excellent communication, attention to detail and an ability to work well in a team environment are critical. We seek individuals motivated to expand their skillset in infrastructure construction and eager to build a career with mentoring and development opportunities. The team performs site preparation for roads, bridges and industrial facilities, mass grading/excavation, construction survey, cut and fill, drainage, paving, underground piping and utility work, earthwork, site development, concrete form work, asphalt paving, and related activities.

Requisition : 179662

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Central District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Field Engineering:

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work.
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages.
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data.
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
• Order and schedule material deliveries.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite.
• Supervise field operations.

Office Engineering:

• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
• Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
• Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
• Schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others.
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums.
• Enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management.
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.

Estimating:

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid.
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator.
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or related field, and 3 years of experience performing work as outlined above (preferably for Power, or other industrial facilities or heavy civil infrastructure). If an Associate degree, 6 years; if no degree, 10 years related field engineering experience. Experience with self-perform construction is preferred.
• Working knowledge of scheduling, CPM, unit man-hour performance, material control, estimating and subcontracts review/management.
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents and resolve in the field. Assist Safety Managers with JHA's and safety training.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic, initiative, ethics and integrity.
• Experience working with craft workers, foremen,…