Field Engineer

Tutor Perini Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Field Engineer for our Los Angeles, CA office. The role requires 5–7 years of heavy civil construction experience and a BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

You will read plans, coordinate field activities, and maintain project schedules while upholding safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include preparing work plans, handling RFIs and submittals, and supporting project management with daily documentation and progress tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in civil engineering or construction management.
• 5–7 years of heavy civil construction experience.
• Knowledge of surveying techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret contract drawings and specifications to maintain the construction schedule.
• Coordinate field engineering activities with construction management and subcontractors.
• Prepare and update work activity schedules and progress reporting.
• Assist in preparing monthly reports for progress payments and schedule updates.
• Ensure field records, as-builts, and daily documentation meet contract requirements.
• Maintain safety standards and high-quality workmanship on site.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Surveying techniques

Job description

Expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 depending on experience.

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship / transfer now or in the future

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Field Engineer to join our office in Los Angeles, CA

About Tutor Perini Corporation

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance

Tutor Perini Corporation is a leading civil, building, and specialty Construction Company that believes integrity, teamwork, and a collaborative approach are fundamental to our business success.

The world relies on infrastructure - to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of many diverse projects across our great nation. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects.

From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. At Tutor Perini you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large, high-profile projects that impact your community.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret Contract, Drawings, Specifications, Standards, and related technical documents in order to maintain the construction schedule in coordination with project-wide activities.
• Research and resolve drawing interpretations problems, conflicts, interferences, and the like.
• Prepares, updates and distributes work activity schedules/updates, and communicates across discipline groups and agencies to ensure proper advance notifications and coordination of start times.
• Manage the preparation of RFI’s and related Submittals.
• Support planning and technical issues. Prepares construction work plan packages and coordinates pre-construction meetings while ensuring that all prerequisites to start construction activities are identified and completed.
• Manage the effective utilization of technical expertise within the Project Management team.
• Coordinate Field Engineering activities with Construction Management team.
• Monitors and participates daily in field construction process. Provides layout checks and technical reviews of work against requirements.
• Assists in preparing monthly reporting for progress payments, schedule updates, and problem/issue tracking and resolution. Provides accurate and factual assessments of project performance.
• Coordinates with subcontractors on advance material acquisitions and pre-construction deliverables.
• Field verify to ensure construction is completed in accordance with plans, specifications and contract.
• Ensure as-builts updated as required by contract.
• Daily documentation, pictures of work performed, and conversations held.
• Maintains a safe, clean and productive environment through enforcing procedures.
• Maintains project integrity and reputation through compliance with high standards of workplace safety and construction best practices.
• Identifies and resolves changing site conditions or other impacts during planning of the work.
• Reviews project plans and develops a construction schedule in coordination with project-wide activities.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 5 - 7 years of heavy civil construction experience.
• Working knowledge of surveying techniques, equipment, standards and procedures.
• Experience with Utility / Underground / Concrete Structures Construction preferred
• Commitment to safety and quality. Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA Requirements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic - Highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.

Tutor Perini builds extraordinary projects, which need exceptional talent. Join us, to help build the critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

Equal Opportunity Employer