Field Engineer

Schuff Steel Co; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel Co. in Reno, NV is seeking a Field Engineer to support the Project Management team with field information for scheduling, work coordination, and implementation of field activities on structural steel projects.

You will manage documentation, RFIs, non-conformances, field discrepancy reports, and coordinate with the design team, inspectors, QA/QC personnel, and vendors to ensure work meets codes and specs; frequent travel and outdoor work required.

Qualifications

• Five or more years coordinating structural steel projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, structural/civil engineering, or business, or an approved substitute.
• Proficiency with Tekla, REVIT, Navisworks or similar 3D modeling tools desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate documentation flow for change orders and field activities.
• Prepare, submit, and track RFIs, non-conformances, and field discrepancy reports (FDRs).
• Coordinate with PM, field superintendents, contractor, design team including Engineer of Record, inspectors, QA/QC personnel, detailers, shops, and vendors.
• Monitor field processes to ensure work meets codes and specifications.
• Assist on-site QA/QC for turnover readiness and sign-off.
• Travel up to 50% for on-site support.

Skills

Read and interpret drawings

Field coordination

Project scheduling

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Safety concepts

Communication

Industrial construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil/Structural Engineering or Business

Associates degree or technical training in engineering or detailing/drafting

Tools

Tekla

Revit

Navisworks

FabTrol

Primavera P6

Job description

Position Value PropositionAs a Field Engineer you will be responsible to assist the Project Management team with field information for scheduling, work coordination, implementation of field work activities, and coordination with contractor requirements.Core ResponsibilitiesCoordinate accurate documentation flow to support change orders and field work activities.Maintain accurate logs and keep records and files for “as-built” information.Coordinate, prepare, submit, and oversee resolution of field related issues, RFI’s, non-conformances, corrective actions, Field Discrepancy Reports (FDR’s), and other issues related to jobsite activities.Coordinate activities with PM, PC, Field Supt., Contractor, other trades, design team including Engineer of Record, Inspector(s), Schuff QA/QC personnel, detailers, shops, sub-fabricator(s), suppliers and vendors, as necessary.Identify, analyze and review issues and field discrepancies to determine cause and necessary corrective actions.Document and coordinate necessary activities required to resolve change order work, non-conformance issues, and field discrepancy items.Monitor project processes and coordinate technical aspect of work activities to ensure work is completed in accordance with specified requirements according to applicable codes.Monitor, review, identify and coordinate changes, corrective activities, or replacement of changed, missing, or damaged materials and supplies.Assist in the on-site QA/QC efforts in preparation for Sequence/Area Turn-Over; monitor, coordinate, and verify that all field discrepancies and non-compliances have been addressed and are ready for sign off.Review and maintain all records as required including RFI’s as needed, and distribute response answers and acceptance.Work ExperienceAt least five (5) years related experience in the coordination of structural steel projects. Associates degree or training from an approved and accredited technical school in engineering or detailing/drafting may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Structural/Civil Engineering, or Business may substitute for 3 years of the required experience.Education/TrainingHigh School Diploma or GED required.Specialized Knowledge – Certificates & LicensesAbility to read and interpret shop and design drawings. General understanding and knowledge of basic drafting skills, Tekla practices, REVIT and NAVISWORK or other similar 3D modeling software is preferred. Also about fabrication and erection standards, standard technical terminology, common structural steel practices, and drafting room procedures.General (Commercial) Building Construction ConceptsField Erection ConceptsSteel Erection methodologiesGeneral Field Safety ConceptsField QA/QC ConceptsField Erection production workflow efficienciesProject Management ConceptsProduction SchedulingErection sequencing ConceptsSoftware & TechnologyPersonal computer; phone; computer software includes: MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook. Primavera Scheduling/Contract Manager, Fabtrol, and Tekla references.Work EnvironmentPosition requires as many hours needed to fulfill the daily and weekly obligations required to carry out the functions. Working long days including evenings and weekends can be required for this position. Position requires frequent out of state air/road travel as needed and required. A clean driving record will be required due to required road travel. Current and valid driver’s license and proof of acceptable insurance is required. This position is outdoors. Therefore, being subject to extreme heat conditions can be expected. Travel time is up to 50%. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act.Schuff Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.