Construction Field Engineer

Saulsbury Industries; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saulsbury Industries is looking for an entry-level candidate in Odessa, TX, to support construction activities. The successful candidate will need a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering and should demonstrate strong project management skills along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

The role includes monitoring construction progress, coordinating with vendors and preparing material takeoffs, ensuring effective designs and documentation while working within a multidisciplinary team. Saulsbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong skills in project execution and communication required.
• Experience with industry codes and project management concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate construction activities with vendors.
• Prepare material takeoffs and coordinate deliveries.
• Provide QA/QC support and document control.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Location & Type

Odessa, TX • Full Time

General Job Summary

Support construction activities by monitoring, coordinating with vendors and suppliers, reviewing specifications and drawings to ensure construction progress is as scheduled with adherence to the contract. Provide engineering support to ensure the development of effective designs, drawings, and documentation to achieve client/owner requirements as part of a multidisciplinary engineering and project execution team.

Responsibilities

• Thorough competency with construction drawings, specifications, engineering documents, and familiarity with the construction process.
• Work closely with site management, design/project engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Update/track project status and generate status reports.
• Work with project schedule to create project schedule(s) and associated commodity curves.
• Assist in preparing change orders for project scope changes.
• Prepare material takeoffs and material submittals.
• Purchase materials and coordinate deliveries.
• Work with field supervision regarding document control, scheduling, and materials.
• Work with project document control.
• Oversee red line drawings that are completed for all field variances.
• Work with APM/PM to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Interact, develop, and maintain a positive working relationship with personnel at all levels.
• Handle RFQ requisitions and RFI.
• Provide QA/QC support.
• Coordinate turnover packages.

Requirements

• Entry level – Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with the application of pertinent industry codes.
• Strong skills in developing and executing project concepts, including objectives, scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to give and take direction; team player.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk the property and laydown yards.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.

Saulsbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.