Field Engineer

FlatironDragados; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

401(k)

Medical/Dental/Vision

Wellness benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking an experienced Field Engineer in San Diego to lead field operations, ensure compliance with engineering standards and contract specs, and coordinate with crews and subcontractors on a daily basis.

You will review production schedules, analyze drawings and data, manage costs, and support risk assessment to keep projects on time and within budget. Strong collaboration and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 2+ years in construction engineering, scheduling or design.
• Knowledge of cost coding, budget and financial implications.
• Familiarity with scheduling processes and best practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Understanding of construction equipment, drawings and specs.
• Willingness to interface with others and take responsibility.
• Construction engineering experience or knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily with project crews to review schedule and ensure materials and resources are available.
• Coordinate and analyze shop drawings, design specs, material requirements and project data.
• Provide technical input for work plans and scheduling; identify risks to budget or schedule.
• Track daily production and budget projections and document activities.
• Manage project quantities and cost coding with finance.
• Review and approve daily timecards; coordinate with payroll and supervisors.
• Ensure QA against specs; initiate certificates and inspections.
• Plan field layout and mark utilities; obtain permits as needed.
• Conduct JHAs and attend safety meetings; present field analysis as required.
• Coordinate subcontractor methods, schedule and crews.

Skills

Cost coding

Scheduling processes

Budget awareness

Interpersonal skills

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Are you ready to lead with precision and tackle complex challenges? As an experienced Field Engineer, you will be the technical expert guiding our projects to success, ensuring 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 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.
• Conducts required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. Attends weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• 2+ years of construction engineering, scheduling or design experience required.
• Intermediate knowledge of cost coding, cost savings, budget and other project related financial implications required.
• Intermediate knowledge of scheduling processes and industry best practices.
• Intermediate interpersonal relationship skills, building new positive relationships towards a common goal.
• 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.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.
• Construction engineering experience or knowledge required.

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 $100,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $110,000.00/Yr.