Field Engineer

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Paid Holidays

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits Program

Term Life & AD&D Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Professional Development & Training

Health and Wellness Spending Account

Job summary

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA is seeking a Construction Engineer to support a major I-64 design-build venture in Virginia. The role requires a civil engineering or related degree and 1+ years on heavy civil projects, with experience in drawings, specs, and field layout.

You will coordinate subcontractors, assist estimating, and monitor production against schedule and budget. Ideal candidates are proactive, able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced site environment, and proficient in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• 1+ years of construction engineering experience on heavy civil construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Collects, coordinates, and analyzes drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data.
• Plans field layout on the project site and marks utility and commercial lines before production begins.
• Assists the estimating team with project schedules and provides technical input.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.
• Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and ensure materials and resources are available.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling; identifies risk elements.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule, and budget projections to track performance.
• Documents daily activities in approved methods and technologies.
• Notifies team of schedule changes and suggests solutions for management.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Interface & communication

Team coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA (formally VINCI Construction LLC) is a subsidiary of VINCI Construction Grands Projets with its main office located in Alexandria, Virginia. The scope of the company is general contracting and construction work, along with any associated services related to large, selected Design and Build projects, either public or private for which it can bring clear and strong added value. We aim to develop engineering and construction services for large infrastructure projects in various parts in the United States and provide a highly skilled and competitive professional service in construction field.

Project Overview

As part of the Hampton Roads Connector Partners (HRCP) Joint Venture (JV) consisting of VINCI Construction and FlatironDragados has been selected to construct the $3.3BN Design Build project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

The project scope across a 9-mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45’ diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America. The project is expected to continue to mid-2027.

Responsibilities:

• Collects, coordinates, and analyzes drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
• Works with project team to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins.
• Assists the estimating team with project schedules and provides technical input as needed.
• Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.
• Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue schedule and within budget.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment, or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• 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 project finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at regular intervals. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections, and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
• Reviews and approves daily timecards for all construction crews, working with Office Manager, payroll, and job construction supervisors to resolve queries, as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of Company and Project values and strategic plan.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• 1+ years of construction engineering experience on heavy civil construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Preferred

• Proven self-starter and self-motivated to learn and grow knowledge.
• Previous experience in cost coding, cost savings, budget and other project related financial implications.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling processes and production time management.

Salary Range:

• $72,000.00 - $110,000.00
• Willingness to work in a heavy construction job site
• Exposure to extreme temperatures when in the field as well as high levels of noise and varying levels of dust
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests when on-site.
• Additional shifts as needed.

Physical Demands:

• The employee is required to stand; walk; climb ladders; sit; use hands, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must be able to lift 50lb or more

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA offers all full-time employees competitive wages and benefits, including:

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Paid Holidays.
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Commuter Benefits Program.
• Term Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Professional Development & Training.
• Health and Wellness Spending Account.

VCGP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/ Veteran. Please click on the attached link to see a digital copy of the Federal, State, and Federal Contractor Posters