Field Engineer

Russell Construction; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Construction is seeking an on-site Project Engineer/Assistant to support the Superintendent and Project Manager through all phases of construction. You will schedule and supervise craft activities, coordinate subcontractors, and help manage cost and schedules to ensure successful project delivery.

The role requires a 4-year engineering degree or equivalent, plus strong communication and leadership abilities. A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to sites are essential.

Qualifications

• Management and communication skills are valued for coordinating teams and communicating with clients and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and supervise craft activities onsite to ensure safe and economical completion.
• Provide administrative and technical support on project management from bid through client acceptance.
• Contribute to monthly status reports, forecasts, and overall project cost control.
• Coordinate work with multiple trades and subcontractors; maintain schedule and budget.
• Maintain liaison with project management, engineering and design to ensure drawings and specs are followed and deadlines met.
• Support in resolving construction issues and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Management and communication

Education

4 year engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

• Location 1610 Des Peres Road,Suite 150,St Louis, MO, 63131,United States
• Job Category Construction , Construction Management, Construction Engineering
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Since its inception in 1983, Russell’s culture promotes a collaborative work environment that strives to exceed our clients’ expectations and provide life-time career opportunities for our professionals.

Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with offices in St. Louis, Missouri, Springfield, Missouri, and Leewood, Kansas, Russell has delivered more than $7 billion in projects across 34 states. We remain a market leader in our core markets, including new construction and complex additions and renovations.

At Russell, we are creating more than a project - we are building great people, relationships, and communities.

Life at Russell

The number one response we receive when we ask our team members what they like about Russell is the culture. Russell team members describe working here as being more flexible than any place they’ve ever worked. They feel supported and support each other. They have fun. They are empowered to get their work done how they see fit. And most of all, they know they can continue their careers here because of the rich development tools available to them. Life at Russell is full of opportunities.

How You’ll Contribute

Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager through the following activities from a full-time onsite position: Schedule, coordinate, and supervise craft employee activities, including scheduling and supervision of project subcontractor activities to ensure safe and economic completion of assigned project. Provide administrative and technical assistance on management of construction projects from bid preparation through final acceptance by the client. Job scope includes project-related duties for professional growth and development.

• Provide technical assistance, interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required. Assist in initiating and maintaining extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly project status reports, forecasting cost projections, and status of the project.
• Assist in administrative responsibilities such as: issuing Owner and Subcontract agreements, scheduling, change order management, shop drawings, RFI’s, related day to day correspondence, etc.
• Assist in coordinate assigned work with work of multiple trades and subcontractors
• Maintain liaison with project management, engineering and design to ensure project complies with drawings, specifications and schedule
• Assist in resolving construction problems as required
• Responsible for project safety and safe work practices of workers and subcontract employees
• Maintain positive client relationships.

Additional duties as required by Project Manager/Superintendent including but not limited to:

• Assist in estimating self-performed work
• Assist in the review of subcontractor and material proposals
• Assist in development and updating of master schedule and look-aheads.
• Assist in the review of shop drawings for key materials
• Assist in the finalization of as-builts, turnover, and walk-throughs for equipment and materials, as well as creating and managing punch list activities.

Requirements

Education and Experience: 4 year engineering degree or equivalent or High School diploma/GED with a combination of training and experience. Construction trades coursework desirable. Management and communication skills highly valued.

Must possess a valid driver’s license with a demonstrated safe driving record and ability to safely operate a variety of vehicles.

Understanding of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to control and supervise large groups essential.

Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain relationships with customers, fellow employees and the general public. Ability to resolve conflict important.

Ability to work under varying conditions and deadlines while maintaining safety standards essential.

Demonstrated ability to utilize mobile phone, personal computer and tablet as well as various software applications, including but not limited to, project scheduling, electronic spreadsheet, word processing, calendar/scheduling programs and department specific software packages.