Field Engineer

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The Field Engineer is responsible for all construction layout, collection of survey data, installation of control, and project as-built documentation. The field engineer ensures that all necessary features of work are laid out and installed correctly. The field engineer is also responsible for identifying and resolving field issues involving design, plan coordination, layout, and elevations prior to work. They must effectively communicate with all levels of personnel on the jobsite and at the home office.

Job Title
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Field Engineer

Reports to
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General Superintendent

FLSA Status
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Exempt

Pay
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Starting at $55,000/yr.

Summary Of Responsibilities
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The Field Engineer is responsible for all construction layout, collection of survey data, installation of control, and project as-built documentation. The field engineer ensures that all necessary features of work are laid out and installed correctly. The field engineer is also responsible for identifying and resolving field issues involving design, plan coordination, layout, and elevations prior to work. They must effectively communicate with all levels of personnel on the jobsite and at the home office.

Taking Charge in constructing strong foundations to build upon. Our focus is to do it SAFE and to do it RIGHT the first time. Our vision is to make an IMPACT and to KICK ASS, INNOVATE, MAKE MONEY, HAVE FUN and REPEAT every day/all day. We hold every employee to this standard of “Taking Charge” and we expect this behavior to drive everything we do.

• Thoroughly understands entire contracted scope of work
• Attends and engages in pre-construction, progress, scheduling, and project/staff meetings
• Performs layout duties in such a manner that quality is of the utmost importance, understanding that work items will be installed in locations per the direction given
• Utilizes field engineering and layout hardware, software and technology (level, GPS, total station, Carlson, Leica, etc.) to its greatest and proper capabilities to ensure the most precise and accurate work can be performed and accomplished
• Performs quality control duties, checks previously installed work, identifies and documents work installed incorrectly and notifies supervisors, and holds team members accountable for doing the work correctly the first time and in compliance with all contract terms and conditions
• Ensures that all materials used are in accordance with project documents
• Maintains an organized, accurate and up-to-date set of all project drawings and as-builts; communicates with project team regarding project documentation, revisions and changes
• Ensures that a DOUBLE-CHECK is performed, by a separate surveyor, on all layout work before construction begins

• Coordinates the work of subcontractors to ensure field engineering needs are met
• Proactively identifies conflicts/issues within construction documents and progress; communicates them to project team for timely resolution
• Tracks project schedules and progress to ensure all duties will be performed on-time on multiple projects
• Efficiently manages workload to keep projects moving forward in a timely manner
• Performs quantity tracking and calculating when assigned and documents/communicates to project team
• Coordinates, communicates, and proactively engages with project management and field supervisors; reviewing work plans, and progress to identify issues and opportunities

• Be actively engaged on your project
• Be a MENTOR – educate and provide guidance for those under your supervision. We are counting on you to TAKE CHARGE and ensure a safe jobsite for all our employees.
• Provide leadership and guidance during safety meetings, encouraging others opinions and engagement
• Do the little things right… set the tone for acceptable behaviors and let your crew see you do it. Hold them to the same standards. Housekeeping and organization is a great start. Your site teams will execute according to your expectations – and our…