Construction Field Engineer

Wildcat Construction Co., Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildcat Construction Co., Inc. in Wichita, KS, USA seeks an on-site Project Engineer to oversee large civil construction projects and ensure adherence to environmental and safety guidelines.

The role blends on-site field work with office duties, requiring hands-on leadership and collaboration with the project team. Responsibilities include submittal tracking, schedule development, quality control coordination, and cost estimation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in construction-related engineering preferred.
• 0-5 years of related field experience.
• Drivers License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager and field supervisor in day-to-day pre-construction and construction activities.
• Prepare and track submittals; ensure subcontractor performance per plans and specs.
• Attend weekly/monthly job-site meetings and support project completion.
• Develop schedule plans and progress strategies with the project team.
• Support QA/QC with inspectors to meet design standards.
• Estimate quantities and costs for materials, equipment, or labor.

Skills

Mathematical reasoning

Judgment and decision making

Critical thinking

Excellent oral and written comm.

Inductive reasoning

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or associates in related engineering field

0-5 years’ experience in related field

Job description

Wildcat Construction Co., Inc.
Wichita, KS, USA

• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CONST002051

Description

Wildcat has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities. We also have a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main electrical distribution.

The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The incumbent will have oversight of very large construction projects. The responsibilities range from the actual physical construction of each segment to ensuring that environmental guidelines are met throughout the process. Field engineers are hands-on and spend a lot of time both in the office and out at the physical construction site. This role is classified as safety sensitive.

ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

• Assist the Project Manager and field construction supervisor in performing the day to day duties to facilitate and manage the pre-construction and construction activities
• Preparing and tracking project submittals, assisting in maintaining the performance of each subcontractor, verifying compliance with the plans and specifications, and attending weekly and monthly job site meetings and other duties necessary for the successful completion of the projects
• Work with project team members to develop schedule plan and progress strategy for each project.
• Support the project with quality control analysis, coordinate with the inspectors to ensure the construction work meets standards specified by designers.
• Scope and contract preparation, obtaining various permits, preparing and reviewing project schedules, estimating and verifying change order requests, responding to RFI's and responding to subcontractor and consultants project related questions,
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility
• Preparing weekly and monthly reporting to project team members.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES COMPETENCIES

• Work Standards
• Initiating Action
• Contributing to Team Success
• Managing Work (Time Management)
• Communication

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or associates in relative engineering field preferred
• 0-5 years’ experience in related field

CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Mathematical reasoning
• Judgment and decision making
• Critical thinking
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Inductive reasoning
• Time management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Keyboarding/typing
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively verbally communicate
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment with varying degrees of noise levels
• Outside at times; may be exposed to outdoor seasonal temperature extremes
• Visit construction sites; air quality/environmental contaminants consistent with an outdoor construction site

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Construction Management Services or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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