Field Engineer

SHIMIZU NORTH AMERICA LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SHIMIZU NORTH AMERICA LLC is seeking a Field Engineer to support the PM and General Superintendent on multi-million-dollar construction projects in Atlanta. This role covers the full project life cycle from estimating and bidding to punch list and close-out.

You will help prepare bid packages, manage RFIs, submittals, and drawings, and assist in monitoring schedules and field safety. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with MS Office/Project proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong computer skills with MS Word, Excel, MS Project and Outlook.
• 3–5 years of construction/site work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist PM to create scopes of work and bid packages.
• Review RFIs from Contractors/Subcontractors and submit to Design Team.
• Create submittal logs using Procore and track due dates.
• Coordinate with PM to set due dates and follow up with subcontractors.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Schedule tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

MS Project

Outlook

Job description

The Field Engineer position fills a critical support role within our unique company’s Construction Department; supporting the PM and General Supt. and assisting in the administrative functions on multi-million-dollar construction projects. The Field Engineer is also exposed to the entire life-cycle of major construction projects from estimating and bidding through punch list and project close-out. As you are developed in this role, we will add more responsibilities as you demonstrate a solid understanding of assigned tasks and continually execute assigned deliverables.

Essential Functions:

• BID PACKAGES
  Bid Package Preparation
• Assist PM to create scopes of work.
• Create Bid Packages as necessary.
• Notify contractors of pending bid packages to generate interest & send invitations
• Call on contractors to confirm receipt & ensure proper bid coverage
• Respond to contractor RFIs & provide prompt responses
• Work with PM to level bids
• CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
  RFIs
• Review RFIs received from Contractors & Subcontractors
• Submit RFIs to Design Team to resolve in timely fashion
• Create Submittal log utilizing Procore (and other project management software)
• Coordinate with PM to assign appropriate due dates for submittals
• Follow-up with Subcontractors to ensure submittals are complete by deadline

Meetings

• Take Meeting minutes and distribute

Project Schedule

• Work with PM to track project schedule on weekly basis (or as needed)

Drawings

• Ensure drawings sets are kept current & subcontractors are notified of changes.

Field Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring general contractors’ work and safety.

Punch List & Close-out

• Work with PM & Superintendent to create, track, and complete Project Punchlist
• Compile as-built drawings

Contracts

• Prepare purchase orders and create subcontracts

Work Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in Construction and site work
• Working knowledge of construction or design engineering required.
• Experience in manufacturing plant construction is a plus.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work with computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, MS Project, Outlook, and to learn others as needed.