Field Engineer

FlatironDragados; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Paid time off

401(k) / RRSP

Medical / Dental / Vision

Wellness benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to lead field operations on our construction projects in the United States. You will oversee production planning, material readiness, and adherence to engineering standards and contract specs to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in construction engineering, strong ability to read drawings and specifications, and excellent communication skills to coordinate with crews and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 1+ years of construction engineering experience required.
• Knowledge of construction equipment, drawings, materials and standards.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm materials and resources for on-time, on-budget production.
• Coordinate and analyze shop drawings, design specs, material requirements and project data for quality and contract compliance.
• Provide technical input for work plans and scheduling, identify risks affecting budget or schedule.
• Track project performance by evaluating daily production, schedule and budget projections; document activities.
• Manage project cost coding for employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractors with finance teams.
• Review daily timecards with supervisors and payroll; resolve inquiries as needed.

Skills

Construction equipment knowledge

Reading drawings

Specifications comprehension

Building materials

Standards compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to lead with precision and tackle complex challenges? As an experienced Field Engineer, you will leverage your technical knowledge to oversee critical aspects of our projects, 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.
• 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+ years of construction engineering experience 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.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.

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 $80,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $100,000.00/Yr.