Field Engineer

FlatironDragados; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking a Field Engineer to lead field operations, providing technical information to ensure construction work meets engineering standards, codes, and contract specs.

You will review production schedules with crews, analyze drawings and data, and contribute to work plans while tracking budget and schedule. The role demands strong communication, coordination with subcontractors, and permit management on site.

Qualifications

• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are important to interface with project crews and management.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time on a field project.
• Familiarity with project documentation and reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Meets daily with project crews to review the production schedule and confirm materials, equipment, and resources.
• Collects, coordinates and analyzes shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling; identifies risks to budget or schedule.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections and documents activities.
• Manages project cost coding and coordinates with finance on time, materials, and subcontractor needs.
• Reviews and approves daily timecards; coordinates with payroll and supervisors as needed.
• Reviews project specifications for quality assurance and manages certifications and inspections.
• Plans field layout with engineering leaders, marks utilities and lines, and obtains permits.
• Assists development of design drawings and provides technical input; coordinates subcontractor work methods.

Skills

Construction basics

Drawing & specifications

Materials knowledge

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Are you ready to lead with precision and tackle complex challenges? As a Field Engineer, you will be the driving force behind projects, providing technical engineering information to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and contract specifications.

Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities.

What You Will Be Doing

• 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 analyzes shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or processes 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.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• 1+ year experience preferred.
• Construction engineering experience or knowledge 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.

Why work for us

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 $75,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $80,000.00/Yr.