Experienced Field Engineer

Massman Construction Co.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Massman Construction Co. is seeking an experienced on-site Construction Engineer to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage complex bridge and heavy civil projects across the United States.

The role emphasizes safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery while adhering to contract requirements. You will review work plans, resolve technical issues, approve shop drawings and safety plans, and lead field teams to ensure quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 4+ years in heavy civil and/or marine construction preferred.
• Experience reviewing work plans, shop drawings, and safety plans; strong leadership in field environments.
• Ability to manage on-site engineering activities and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Be an Incident and Injury Free Leader and oversee on-site construction engineering activities.
• Inspect project sites, monitor progress, and ensure conformance to design specs and safety standards.
• Review project specifications for quality assurance and cost/quantity estimation; maintain daily records.

Skills

On-site construction management

Civil engineering knowledge

Project scheduling

Reading shop drawings

Safety planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Since 1908, Massman Construction Co. has been developing and improving transportation and commerce along U.S. waterways. For five generations of the Massman family, we have been an integral part of both private and public infrastructure investment and the growth of our country.

With over 1,700 completed projects, Massman teams have constructed many of our nation’s most impressive bridges; complex lock, dam, and flood control structures; and efficient ship barge loading facilities. In the process, we have conceived of and implemented solutions for unique challenges in and along our nation’s coastlines and inland waterways.

Our vision is to be the employer and contractor of choice for construction services and solutions in the heavy civil, marine, and transportation markets by providing meaningful work that results in exceeding customer expectations and providing unsurpassed value.

Position Overview

The experienced engineer is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and managing on-site construction engineering activities for construction of unique and challenging bridge and/or heavy civil and marine projects throughout the United States.

He or she will be responsible for reviewing and understanding the work planning process, resolving technical issues, and issue resolution. The ideal candidate will assist in approving shop drawings, quality control plans, safety plans, and applicable lift and work plans to assure work is being accomplished according to contract requirements.

He or she also reinforces Massman’s Incident & Injury Free Initiative along with our corporate mission and vision statement in the daily performance of their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Be an Incident and Injury Free Leader
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, safety standards, and productivity goals
• Provide technical input for project work plan and scheduling
• Manage project engineering activities to ensure compliance with company, contract, and schedule requirements
• Manage subcontractor and vendor schedules, performance, and payments, including strong decision-making to reschedule and/or re-coordinate work to ensure compliance with applicable project schedules
• Meet daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget
• Develop work plans with Superintendents and develop job hazard analysis plans for the crews to follow
• Develop and maintain site logistics plan with Superintendent staff
• Remit accurate project quantity input, controls, and cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported
• Review project specifications for quality assurance at regular intervals
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, and/or labor to determine project feasibility
• Evaluate submittals and RFI’s and takes appropriate action based on contractual requirements
• Supervise, direct, and mentor junior engineering staff and/or interns to foster individual development and high-quality project standards
• Ensure timely notices as required to the owner regarding extra work, design changes, delays, impacts, etc.
• Review and approve daily timecards for construction crews, working with Office Manager, payroll and job construction supervisors as needed
• Maintain daily records of quality, production, manpower, weather, and incidents in accordance with the company’s procedures, compliance, and project requirements
• Provide support for craft personnel, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and administrative operations as required

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience within the heavy civil and/or marine construction industry

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• 5-7years’ experience within the heavy civil and/or marine construction industry
• Self-motivated and proven ability to lead collaborative efforts
• Excellent grammar, composition, and verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 & Auto-Cad
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products
• Experience with alternative project deliver methods, including Public Private Partnerships, Design-Build, CMAR/CM/GC, etc.
• Experience working for state DOTs

Travel Requirements

• Limited travel may be required

This position will be based in the Mobile, AL area, but relocation may be required in response to other opportunities.

Massman Construction Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer.

It is the employment policy and practice of Massman Construction Co. to recruit and to hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other classes protected by applicable law, and to not discriminate with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion and transfers.

E-Verify Statement

Massman Construction Co. participates in E-Verify.