Field Engineer

Flatiron Construction Corp

Alexandria (VA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Paid time off program

401(k)

Medical/Extended Health Care

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to oversee critical aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications. The candidate will manage project budgets, evaluate production, and coordinate with construction crews. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience in construction engineering. The position offers a comprehensive compensation package including medical care, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

1+ years of construction engineering experience required.
Beginner knowledge of construction equipment, techniques, and standards.
Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule.
Collects and analyzes shop drawings and project data.
Evaluates daily production and budgets to track performance.
Manages cost coding with finance and accounting teams.

Skills

Construction engineering experience

Knowledge of construction scheduling

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to lead with precision and tackle complex challenges? As an experienced Field Engineer, you will leverage your technical knowledge to oversee critical aspects of our projects, ensuring construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and contract specifications.

This position will support our Long Bridge North project. This project will expand a current two-track rail corridor to four-tracks significantly reducing rail congestion in southwest Washington DC. Construction will include 1.8 miles of improvements, 7 new bridges and 20,000 feet of tracks. After completion, Long Bridge with increase rail traffic capacity for CSX, Virginial Railway Express, and Amtrak trains.

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What you will be doing

Meets 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.
Collects, coordinates and analysis shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
Reviews and approves daily timecards for all Company construction crews. Works with Office Manager, payroll and job construction supervisors to resolve timecard inquiries, as needed.
Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
Works with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins. Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin.
Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.

What we are looking for

Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
1+ years of construction engineering experience required.
Beginner knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.

Why work for us

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