Field Engineer

United Infrastructure; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Salaries

Generous Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive Health Plans

401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan

Training and Certification Assistance

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Field Engineer in Lumberton, NC. This role involves overseeing project administration, scheduling, and engineering functions in heavy/highway construction projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. UIG offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salaries, and a family-oriented work environment, committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in heavy/highway construction.
• Familiarity with grading, drainage, paving, and bridge construction.
• Able to pass a Drug Test and legally eligible to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site project administration, scheduling, and engineering functions.
• Prepare monthly pay estimates and coordinate job budgets.
• Identify and solve project issues proactively.

Skills

Heavy/highway construction experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

JDEdwards

Job description

United Infrastructure Group (UIG) continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the Southeast, with a 100+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees who thrive in a professional, family-oriented environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions up to 4% of compensation
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

As a Field Engineer at United Infrastructure Group (UIG), you will be responsible for overseeing routine on-site project administration, scheduling, and engineering functions. This role requires you to plan, coordinate, and manage construction engineering activities while maintaining schedules and ensuring effective communication with subcontractors. You will also prepare monthly pay estimates, update the project CPM (Critical Path Method) schedule, and handle job budgets, change orders, and cost reports for review by project managers. Your expertise in heavy/highway projects will be critical in managing project progress and ensuring smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Administration:

• Handle all on-site project administration, including managing the project document control system.
• Prepare monthly pay estimates and review owner and subcontractor pay estimates prior to management’s approval.

Scheduling and Coordination:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage construction engineering activities and schedules, working closely with subcontractors.
• Update and maintain the project CPM schedule and lead regular review meetings.

Cost Management:

• Prepare and coordinate job budgets, change orders, and cost reports for review and approval by management.
• Supervise cost report management, leading regular review meetings to ensure budget alignment.

Problem Identification and Solutions:

• Identify issues early and work proactively to develop solutions, minimizing disruptions to project progress.

Project Reviews and Reporting:

• Prepare all required information for presentations at project reviews, ensuring accurate and up-to-date reporting for management.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in heavy/highway construction, particularly on projects over $20 million.
• Highway Construction Expertise: Familiarity with grading, drainage, paving (asphalt and concrete), bridge construction, retaining walls, and all other highway construction scopes.
• Technical Skills: Experience with JDEdwards is preferred, along with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure clear and effective communication with all project stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Strong prioritization, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.
• Legal Requirements: Able to pass a Drug Test and legally eligible to work in the US.

Physical Requirements:

• Office Work: Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer are required.
• Field Work: Occasional travel to job sites may be required to support project operations and reviews.

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.