Field Engineer

Shimizu North America; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shimizu North America is seeking a Field Engineer to support the Construction Department on multi-million-dollar projects in the Atlanta area. The role involves assisting PM and General Superintendent, managing RFIs, submittals, scheduling, drawings, punch lists, and close-out activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include creating bid packages, coordinating with the design team, and maintaining Procore-based logs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Bid package preparation and coordination with PM.
• Create and manage bid packages; notify contractors and invite participation.
• Follow RFIs and respond promptly; track submittals with PM; manage meeting minutes.
• Track project schedule with PM; monitor drawings and changes; coordinate with subcontractors.
• Assist in monitoring contractors’ work and safety; support punch list and close-out; compile as-built drawings.
• Prepare purchase orders and create subcontracts.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Project coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

Procore

MS Project

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Project site is currently TBD.

Position Summary: 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

Submittals

• 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.