Field Engineer

CK Construction; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Construction is seeking a Field Engineer in Westerville, Ohio. The role offers exposure to project management and on-site supervision, focusing on safety compliance, planning, and cost management. Candidates should have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with 0-2 years of experience. Key responsibilities include assisting in safety programs, attending job meetings, supporting project teams, and supervising craft workers. A valid driver's license is required. This position provides an excellent opportunity for professional development in various construction aspects.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license.
• Experience in project management, supervision, and estimating.
• Understanding of basic construction methods and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in compliance with safety program.
• Attend job meetings and produce meeting minutes.
• Maintain and update schedules.
• Provide support to project teams with documentation.
• Assist in the supervision of craft workers.

Skills

Understanding safety laws and company policies

Reading blueprints and technical documents

Project management skills

Organizational planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service skills

Construction management processes

Knowledge of construction technology

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction

Job description

Position Summary

The Field Engineer (FE) position is designed to give experience in project management, on-site project supervision, and estimating. This exposure to CK’s different career paths will set a firm foundation for the FE to have a better understanding of the different departments and how they interact in the construction process.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Safety

• Assist in the compliance of the company’s safety program and enforce company’s safety program and culture.
• Maintain a safety-first environment and zero at risk behaviors culture.

Planning and Scheduling

• Attend job meetings
• Produce meeting minutes
• Process submittals and shop drawings
• Obtain permits, stamps, or certificates that are required
• Assist project team with site planning
• Maintain and keep schedules up-to-date

Project Control

• Enter change orders, purchase orders, and subcontracts into Viewpoint
• Code invoices
• Set-up and maintain Request for Information (RFI) log
• Provide technical support to the project team
• Create and maintain as-built documents
• Create and track completion of punch lists
• Post and update addenda and bulletins into contract documents
• Assemble project close-out documentation
• Cost Management
• Obtain pricing for materials
• Assist with material purchasing
• Sets-ups and maintain Change Estimate (CE) log and Purchase Order (PO) Log
• Assist Project Manager in estimating change orders
• Enter and track job quantities
• Set-up, maintain and review cost book
• Exposure to the Gross Margin Analysis (GMA) preparation
• Verify quantity estimates/survey for buyout and jobsite purchasing

On Site Supervision

• Maintain project safety in accordance with all safety requirements and enforce all policies. Identify and manage all safety hazards related to the general public
• Construct the project in accordance with the plans, specifications and standard work practices
• Work closely with the project team to ensure all required paperwork and documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist in supervision of craft workers assigned to the project
• Assist in Planning work schedule, determining workforce needs, material quantities, equipment, requirements, etc.
• Assist in maintaining schedule to avoid unnecessary overtime and extended general conditions
• Ensure that trade time cards are completed to accurately reflect hours worked
• Report equipment hours weekly for all equipment utilized during the past week
• Assist in coordinating the delivery, storage and efficient use of project materials
• Assist in ensuring that all lay out is accurate and that information is conveyed to all trades being performed

Estimating

• Calculate various statistical data including: quantity take-offs, material price lists etc.
• Participate in developing project update and bid package estimate documents
• Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures
• Assist in the monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost data
• Participate in pre-bid meetings; bid strategy and presentations meetings as requested.
• Participate in soliciting subcontractors

Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawing and documents
• Knowledge of assigned discipline, project engineering, estimating, and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential to construction
• Must have project management and organizational planning skills
• Must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with people of all knowledge levels
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Must have excellent customer service skills and client-relationship development skills
• Must have a thorough understanding of basic construction management processes and building techniques.
• Must have knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment and methods); craft agreements, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules and safety required.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Safety Policies And Practices

The team member in this role must be knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures as described in the company safety manual. This team member must participate in doing safety audits, OHAs, and MAPs.

Certificates Licenses And Registrations

Must have valid driver's license.

Education And Experience

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or construction related field, including civil engineering, construction management, or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience is preferred. The FE averages between 0 and 2 years of related experience.

EEO Statement

CK Construction is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.