Field Engineer

SPC Construction Co.; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SPC Construction Co. in New Jersey seeks an experienced Field Engineer to oversee critical aspects of our infrastructure projects, ensuring construction work complies with engineering standards, codes and contract specifications. You will coordinate with project teams to keep work on time and within budget.

Join a high-profile project near the Hudson area, contributing to design input, field layouts, permits and compliance with safety and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 1+ years of heavy civil construction experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm materials and resources.
• Collects and analyzes shop drawings, design specs and material requirements for quality and spec compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling, identifying risk elements.
• Evaluates production, schedule and budget projections and documents activities.
• Reviews and approves daily timecards and coordinates with payroll and supervisors.

Skills

Field Engineering

Construction Oversight

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to lead with precision and tackle complex challenges? As an experienced Field Engineer, you will leverage your technical knowledge to oversee critical aspects of our projects, ensuring construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and contract specifications.

Join us on one of the region’s most transformative infrastructure projects. You’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in the Palisades Tunnel Project, part of the landmark $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project connecting New Jersey and New York. Working alongside leading construction partners, you’ll contribute to the delivery of twin rail tunnels beneath the Hudson River using state-of-the-art tunnel boring technology. This is a high-profile, technically complex project that will strengthen a critical transportation link between New Jersey and Manhattan for generations to come.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
• Collects, coordinates and analysis shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
• 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.
• 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 and approves daily timecards for all Company construction crews. Works with Office Manager, payroll and job construction supervisors to resolve timecard inquiries, as needed.
• 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.
• Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• 1+ years of heavy civil construction experience required
• Beginner 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.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $85,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $95,000.00/Yr.