Field Engineer

Shimizunorthamerica; Lordstown (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shimizunorthamerica in Lordstown, Ohio is seeking a Field Engineer to play a critical support role in our Construction Department. You will assist the Project Manager and General Superintendent on multi-million-dollar construction projects, with exposure to all phases of major construction from estimating to close-out.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant construction experience. Proficient use of project management software like Procore is essential, and background in manufacturing plant construction is advantageous.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist PM to create scopes of work and bid packages.
• Review and submit RFIs to ensure resolution in a timely fashion.
• Take meeting minutes and track project schedules.

Skills

Construction site work

Project management

RFIs handling

Meeting minute taking

Safety monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

Procore

Job description

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.