Field Engineer: Construction Project Lead

FlatironDragados; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental,

Wellness benefits & Employee Assistant

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking a Field Engineer to lead field operations in Houston, TX. You will provide technical engineering information to ensure on-site work meets codes and contract specifications, while coordinating with crews to keep production on schedule and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 1+ year of construction engineering experience, and strong communication to interface with teams, plans, permits, and safety procedures on a busy project site.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Construction engineering experience

Communication skills

Project coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

FlatironDragados is seeking a Field Engineer to lead field operations in Houston, TX. You will provide technical engineering information to ensure on-site work meets codes and contract specifications, while coordinating with crews to keep production on schedule and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 1+ year of construction engineering experience, and strong communication to interface with teams, plans, permits, and safety procedures on a busy project site.