Field Engineer

Reytec Construction Resources Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reytec Construction Resources Inc. in Houston seeks a Field Engineer to support Project Engineer and Project Superintendent on waterworks projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating layouts, submittals, and oversite for field activities; ensuring work aligns with specs, schedules, and budgets; documenting daily progress; and assisting with permits and close-out tasks. Ideal candidates have 0–2 years in water/wastewater, strong Excel/Word and CAD skills, and a civil engineering or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 0-2 years of experience with Water & Wastewater projects.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and CAD required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates daily production, schedule, and budget projections and documents progress.
• Notifies team of schedule changes and suggests solutions.
• Manages project cost coding for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors with finance teams.
• Reviews specifications for QA at all project phases and manages certificates, inspections, and documentation.
• Plans field layouts with crews and engineers, marks utilities and ensures permits are obtained.
• Performs project close-out reconciliation with owner and field crews.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description for Field Engineer

Department: Waterworks Group

Reports To: Project Manager

Summary of Responsibilities

The Field Engineer responsibilities to help Project Engineer and Project Superintendent with subcontracts, submittal implementation, layouts, and additional oversite for all activities on a jobsite(s).

Job Functions

• Evaluates daily production, schedule, and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
• Notifies team members and manager of any significant schedule changes and recommends solutions for management consideration.
• 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 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.
• Reconciles job close-out checklist with owner representative and field crews at the end of the project.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel, & CAD
• Bachelor’s or Master of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 0-2 years of experience with Water & Wastewater projects