Asphalt Field Engineer - Hammond, LA

Barriere Construction Co. LLC; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Barriere Construction Co. LLC, a CRH Company, is seeking a Field Engineer to support field and project management on assigned projects. Duties include safety, quality, estimating, and financial results.

The role emphasizes coordination with PMs, subcontractors, and owners to meet project milestones and budgets. You will assist with preconstruction planning, schedules, and monthly billing, while ensuring Substantial Completion documentation is secured.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates Degree in Construction Manager or related field preferred.
• Advanced: written and oral communication, problem analysis, teamwork, ability to work under pressure, interpersonal skills.
• Proficient: organizational and time management, GAAP knowledge and accounting practices.
• Basic: familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.

Responsibilities

• Support field and project management on assigned projects.
• Assist with preconstruction planning and meetings.
• Submit subcontracts and material purchase orders; ensure approvals.
• Develop and maintain project schedules; communicate with stakeholders.
• Assist with monthly estimates and billing processes.
• Attend final inspections and secure Substantial Completion documentation.
• Maintain relationships with General Contractors, Subcontractors, and vendors.
• Support safety, quality, and estimating activities on projects.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Problem analysis

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

GAAP knowledge

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Construction Manager or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers. For 70+ years, we have continuously created value through our Culture of Care while safely and reliably delivering quality construction projects and materials under budget and on time, every time - this is our B Guarantee. Infrastructure and heavy civil construction services include asphalt and concrete paving, site preparation, structural, mechanical, and turnkey services. Materials sales are also available for all projects including your own, from residential to industrial. We are one of the largest asphalt producers in Louisiana with the largest asphalt plant in the state along with two others. Our award‑winning Construction Group is constantly expanding the scope of its capabilities. It currently specializes in transportation, petrochemical, power, commercial, residential, and ports and rail projects.

Position Summary

The Field Engineer is responsible for supporting field and project management on projects that they are assigned. Duties include project level safety, quality, estimating and financial results.

Duties and Responsibilities

45% Financial

• Assist with projects assigned from pre-construction through final payment of the work.
• Participate in internal and external preconstruction planning and meetings. Assist with PM/Estimator in gathering all necessary documents for meetings.
• Ensure that proper subcontracts and material purchase orders are submitted and approved prior to work activities.
• Assist, create, and maintain accurate project schedules that are communicated to both internal and external stakeholders. Includes internal daily schedules.
• Develop daily schedules and End of Shift reports with field and project management for projects assigned.
• Order materials for projects managed through the PO system. PO submission and approval might be necessary at times.
• Review daily schedules, trucking schedules, plant schedules, etc. for correctness on projects assigned.
• Maintain daily contact with Supervisor and other field management to ensure proper knowledge of projects assigned. Communicate any issues that arise on projects assigned.
• Track project both internal and subcontracted quantities daily in DQW. Review daily and weekly P&L reports for accuracy.
• Ensure open and honest communication with project owners and General Contractors.
• Assist contract administrators and Project Managers with monthly estimates. Participate in monthly billing meetings and ensure proper billings are being submitted to the owner.
• Assist and attend final project inspections. Secure documentation from the owner on Substantial Completion.
• Assist with the collection of project revenue receivables.
• Maintain acceptable business relationships with General Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors, etc.

20% Quality

• Ensure and audit that the quality of projects assigned meets or exceeds both internal and external minimum standards.
• Participate in Learning Events if a quality incident on projects is deemed necessary by Supervisor or Leadership Council.

20% Safety

• Ensure and audit safety policies and procedures are being conducted adequately on projects assigned.
• Participate in Learning Events if an incident on projects is deemed necessary by Supervisor or Leadership Council.
• Provide project One Calls and develop utility plans on projects assigned. Communicate with Utility owners to make sure utilities are marked correctly.
• Participate in required TAR/IPC audits monthly.

10% Estimating

• Participate in preconstruction job rides with necessary personnel.
• Provide PM/Estimator with necessary takeoffs prior to bid.
• Participate in the bid review process.
• Assist with bid document submission and attend bid openings when required by Supervisor.
• Bid projects when assigned by Supervisor.

5% Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education :

• High School Diploma

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

Advanced:

• Written and oral communication skills
• Problem-analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work under pressure
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Proficient:

• Organizational & time management skills
• Accounting best practices and laws/regulations relevant to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Basic

• Working knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education :

• Associates Degree in Construction Manager or related field

Preferred Experience :

• 1 year of construction experience

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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