Field Engineer

Treasureidaho; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem travel support

Medical premium coverage for employees

Job summary

ESI is seeking an on-site Eastern Idaho Field Engineer to support project management and oversee field staff and subcontractors to keep projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

You will help maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards while supporting the Project Superintendent and coordinating with owners, architects, and vendors.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of building construction, materials, means and methods, scheduling, construction drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrates leadership, integrity, perseverance, reliability, respect, self-discipline, dedication, and dependability.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and procedural support to project management team.
• Maintain and update construction drawings with changes, as-builts, RFI responses, and other official project correspondence.
• Communicate effectively with project team to foster positive working relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and city officials.
• Assist Superintendent to develop look-ahead schedules.
• Manage the closeout documentation, including logs and final manuals for clients.
• Provide on-site support to lead Superintendent.
• Occasionally perform construction tasks.
• Enforce safety rules and promote safety culture.
• Schedule subcontractors relative to building sequence and utilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ESI’s Eastern Idaho Field Engineer provides project support to the site team in managing the daily activities and execution of the construction project, including oversight of field staff and subcontractors, to successfully complete projects within scope, budget, and schedule. The Field Engineer is also responsible for maintaining ESI’s standards of excellence in safety, quality, and productivity and ensures that all workers and subcontractors abide by ESI’s standards. The Field Engineer is a vital partner who assists and supports all other team members, focusing efforts on augmenting the Project Superintendent. Whether in the field or in the office, the Field Engineer understands the global needs of the project and is adept at prioritizing and providing tactical support to the team.

This position is based on-site in Eastern Idaho.

Job Description:

ESI’s Eastern Idaho Field Engineer provides project support to the site team in managing the daily activities and execution of the construction project, including oversight of field staff and subcontractors, to successfully complete projects within scope, budget, and schedule. The Field Engineer is also responsible for maintaining ESI’s standards of excellence in safety, quality, and productivity and ensures that all workers and subcontractors abide by ESI’s standards. The Field Engineer is a vital partner who assists and supports all other team members, focusing efforts on augmenting the Project Superintendent. Whether in the field or in the office, the Field Engineer understands the global needs of the project and is adept at prioritizing and providing tactical support to the team.

This position is based on-site in Eastern Idaho.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide operational and procedural support to project management team.

Maintain and update construction drawings with changes, as-builts, RFI responses, and other official project correspondence.

Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with project team to develop positive and professional working relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and city officials.

Assist Superintendent to develop look ahead schedules.

Manage the closeout documentation effort, including creating a closeout log, tracking and collecting documentation from subcontractors, and creating O&M manuals and final closeout binders for clients.

Provide on-site support to lead Superintendent.

Occasionally perform construction tasks.

Enforce safety rules set forth by ESI, OSHA, local codes and governing authorities. Lead by example. Promote positive safety culture.

Schedule subcontractors at proper intervals relating to building sequence, utilities/Locates.

Meet with subcontractors to familiarize with site and scope work.

Complete all field reports and documentation such as formal daily reports, conversation logs, job hazard analysis (JHA), PTPs and material receipts, corrections of non-compliant safety issues.

Advise superintendent and project manager of material shortages, delayed shipments and damaged material that will affect project schedule.

Work with superintendent and project manager to resolve errors or conflicts found in drawings or specifications.

Coordinate site layout. Possess a working knowledge of site work and elevations. Be prepared to check the work of the grading contractors and other trades as necessary to ensure their work is installed at specified elevations.

Always maintain a correct and complete set of drawings on site. This includes civil, architectural, fire marshal approved, shop drawings and a working set of as-builts.

Ensure accuracy and quality control of subcontractor’s work. Assist superintendent with owner and subcontractor walk-throughs and prepare punch-lists.

Ensure existing and finished areas of project are protected from damage.

Monitor and enforce daily cleanup of jobsite.

Monitor and enforce soil erosion control compliance (SWPPP).

Supervise temporary labor force

Job Requirements:

General knowledge of building construction, materials, means and methods, scheduling, construction drawings and specifications.

General carpentry skills, use of power tools (preferred).

Can effectively search, navigate, and interpret contract documents (plans, specifications, RFI’s, ASI’s, CCD’s, etc.).

Demonstrate leadership, integrity, perseverance, reliability, respect, self-discipline, dedication, and dependability.

Possesses organizational skills and is detail oriented.

Demonstrates personal motivation, initiative, and potential for growth.

Can work independently with minimal supervision and limited direction.

Shows an aptitude for management and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Must be able to effectively collaborate with the project superintendent and team to plan and accomplish goals.

Limited knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs; specifically, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.

Current safety certifications, including OSHA 10-hour (OSHA 30 desired).

Effective and professional communication and interaction with supervisors, employees, and others, whether individually or in a team environment, are vital aspects of the role.

Adherence to safety protocols and the ability to follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment guidelines, and company policies, are necessary for performing work safely and effectively.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of what Field Engineer 1 will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Fast-paced working environment.

Working environment may be busy and noisy.

This position requires outdoor work, with exposure to various weather conditions.

This role may occasionally require working in high, precarious places; near fumes or airborne particles; and handling toxic or caustic chemicals. There is also a risk of electrical shock and vibration in certain situations.

The work environment noise level is usually loud.

Physical Demands

This position may require frequent travel by motor vehicle.

The role may involve extended hours on construction sites, necessitating physical stamina to move around the premises.

The ability to lift and/or move materials and tools is essential, with a maximum weight limit of 50lbs. These tasks may vary and are not required to be performed daily.

Travel Requirements

Travel required based on project location.

Disclaimer

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. It is ESI’s commitment to incorporate Equal Opportunity and diversity principles in all aspects of work.

ESI covers 100% of the medical premium for all employees and families.

Great per-diem and subsistence for traveling roles.