Field Engineer: Front-Line Project Layout & Safety

Hensel Phelps; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Cell phone allowance

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Field Engineer to support the Superintendent in front-line field management on a live construction project in the U.S. The FE will assist with project layout, safety, quality control, and coordination with trade partners, while developing supervisory experience.

The role requires a 4-year degree in a related field and at least 1 year of experience, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel, ProjectSight, Primavera, and AutoDesk software.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• 1 year of experience and/or a combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, ProjectSight, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.
• Preferred Qualifications: Past internships in the construction industry are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Project layout (surveying) in conformance with design and contract documents
• Check concrete forms for accuracy and adequacy of construction, including all embedded items, before placement of concrete
• Perform production trend analysis for quantities of work in place and report for the weekly and monthly schedule and cost control reports
• Assist with quality control, site safety initiatives and coordination of trade partners as delegated by the project superintendent
• May include directing a small work force to gain supervisory experience
• Coordinate material deliveries by checking material requirements in advance and comparing with the delivery status
• Additionally, inspect materials delivered to the job for quantity, quality and condition, and report on missing and/or damaged items
• Assist foremen and trade partners with interpretation of plans and specifications
• Oversight of trade partners, as assigned, and direction of workforces (e.g., a labor crew) of employees or trade partner employees to gain supervisory experience
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc
• Collaborate with the VDC team on VDC scope of work, execution plan and deliverables related to field operations
• Review and navigate within the current 3D model viewing and scheduling software.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Valid Driver’s License

1 year of field experience

Education

4-year degree in Civil/Structural/Architecture/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel templates

ProjectSight

Primavera

AutoDesk Suite

Job description

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Field Engineer to support the Superintendent in front-line field management on a live construction project in the U.S. The FE will assist with project layout, safety, quality control, and coordination with trade partners, while developing supervisory experience.

The role requires a 4-year degree in a related field and at least 1 year of experience, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel, ProjectSight, Primavera, and AutoDesk software.