Field Engineer

HIGHMARK CONCRETE CONTRACTORS; Redmond; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for business travel

Health and dental insurance

401k savings plan

Paid Time Off program

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Highmark Construction Company seeks a Field Engineer to support the Superintendent and Project Engineer on assigned projects. You will assist with planning, safety, and coordination, while maintaining project records and communicating effectively with teams on site.

The role requires hands-on field work, strong documentation, and the ability to act as a reliable company representative on construction operations. 1–3 years’ experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• This position requires 1–3 years in heavy civil construction.
• Preference for a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficient in MS Office and construction software.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and enforce the Health & Safety Program.
• Assist in jobsite safety reviews and toolbox talks.
• Supervise subcontractors and coordinate with vendors.
• Order, schedule and track material deliveries.
• Prepare work plans and field packages.
• Record quality assurance measures and daily labor timesheets.
• Assist with surveys, layout, and as-built data.
• Attend project meetings and support Project Engineer.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Discretion & confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Engineering or equivalent

Tools

HCSS Heavy Job

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

SUMMARY

The Field Engineer assists and supports the Superintendent and Project Engineer on assigned project(s). The position works under direct supervision of the Project Engineer and performs routine daily activities and gathers and distributes information. The Field Engineer must be able to work independently but also succeed as part of the project team. The responsibility of the Field Engineer includes being a representative for the Company for construction operations and requires a strong understanding of construction methods, procedures and administrative processes, excellent documentation skills and good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all members of the project (both internal & external). The Field Engineer must be a flexible and adaptable team-player.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates and helps to enforce the company’s Health & Safety Program
• Demonstrates his/her own commitment to an injury-free workplace through own actions
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Supervise Subcontractors and communicate with vendors
• Order and schedule material deliveries
• Prepare work plans and work packages
• Participate, record, and in some cases oversee quality assurance measures
• Assist in scheduling equipment when necessary
• Assist in interpretation of proposals/specifications and drawings for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials & work
• Assist in field surveying and/or layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
• Maintain organized and detailed project records
• Assist in coding and approving of project related invoices from subs and/or suppliers
• Attend project meetings as directed by the Project Engineer
• Perform additional assignment’s per the Project Engineer’s direction

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED SKILLS

Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint; Strong written and verbal communication skills; good time management & organizational skills; ability to function effectively as part of a team; dependable; ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times; ability to understand and follow directions; good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies; the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Experience in HCSS Heavy Job, Plan Grid, Bluebeam and Microsoft Project.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position requires one to three years of relevant experience in the Heavy Civil construction industry. A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent is preferred however, relevant experience in the Heavy Civil industry will be considered.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Highmark offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Use of a company vehicle for business related travel
• Health and Dental Insurance for the employee
• 401k savings plan
• Paid Time Off program utilizing an accrual based system that begins with 15 days per year
• Paid Holidays (in addition to the Paid Time Off program)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Highmark Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to sit at a desk for four or more hours per day, and frequently lift and carry objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.