Field Engineering Supervisor - Civil

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Field Engineering Supervisor - Civil

Career Level: Supervisor

Job Specialty: Construction Field Engineering

Provides daily direction to the Construction Civil Field Engineering organization. Monitors workloads of the group and assists the Project Field Engineer in determining work assignments. Provides technical guidance to the Civil Field Engineers (FE) in the interpretation of Design documents, development of Inspection Packages, and assists in the resolution of technical problems. Performs technical reviews to ensure compliance with the requirements of the project.

Ensures the Field Engineering staff remains compliant with National Building Code Certifications and CNS qualifications. Performs supervisory duties including approving weekly timecards and performing Goal development and Annual Performance reviews.

In addition to managing the Civil FE group, provides support to Construction direct-hire craft by performing Civil Field Engineering responsibilities supporting construction projects or technical oversight for subcontracts. Provides technical/programmatic guidance on multiple and complex construction management tasks. Makes decisions regarding methods independently, and working with the Construction Managers, applies financial commitment authority for field changes.

Provides construction site engineering resources and expertise during construction phases of projects to interpret designs, adjusts designs to meet site conditions, manages technical issues, performs quality inspections, monitors technical submittals and configuration management, verifies installed quantities, supports construction supervision, and provides final technical approval of completed construction tasks to ensure construction conforms to design specifications.

Completes assigned tasks under minimal supervision and technical direction. Reviews and interprets drawings and specifications to determine if information is adequate for successful completion of construction. Oversees construction work for compliance with drawings and specifications. Performs constructability reviews during design preparation and execution. Maintains direct relationship with the Construction Managers/Construction Superintendents and the responsible Project Managers (PM) to execute the scope of work.

Provides technical support in all phases of construction formation, project execution, testing/inspection, and project closeout. Maintains records of installed quantities and completed construction work. Participates in obtaining any required permits/clearances, lockouts, Escort Agreements, and work authorizations prior to commencing work on site. Performs verification of work in progress to ensure requirements of safety, security, quality (technical drawings and specifications), environmental control, workmanship, and schedule are met.

Assists in the preparation of procedures, administrative and technical documents. Prepares/approves purchase requisitions for materials and services.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree:
  Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• OR 13 or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma and 3 years nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with construction craft or supervision in meeting program/project objectives.
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills and be able to interact effectively with all levels of personnel and management. The candidate must have above average organizational skills. Knowledge of single or multi-discipline…