Field Engineer: Frontline Construction Layout & Safety

Hensel Phelps; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical insurance

Life insurance

401(K) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is hiring a Field Engineer to support the Superintendent in field management, with primary responsibilities including project layout, quality control, safety, and coordination of trade partners. The role involves significant fieldwork and some time in the field office.

A 4-year degree in Civil/Structural/Architecture/Construction Management or related field is required, plus ~1 year of experience and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• 1 year of expereince and/or a combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, ProjectSight, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.
• Preferred Qualifications: Past internships in the construction industry are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Project layout (surveying) in conformance with design and contract documents
• Check concrete forms for accuracy and adequacy of construction, including all embedded items, before placement of concrete
• Perform production trend analysis for quantities of work in place and report for the weekly and monthly schedule and cost control reports
• Assist with quality control, site safety initiatives and coordination of trade partners as delegated by the project superintendent
• May include directing a small work force to gain supervisory experience
• Coordinate material deliveries by checking material requirements in advance and comparing with the delivery status
• Additionally, inspect materials delivered to the job for quantity, quality and condition, and report on missing and/or damaged items
• Assist foremen and trade partners with interpretation of plans and specifications
• Oversight of trade partners, as assigned, and direction of workforces (e.g., a labor crew) of employees or trade partner employees to gain supervisory experience
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc
• Collaborate with the VDC team on VDC scope of work, execution plan and deliverables related to field operations
• Review and navigate within the current 3D model viewing and scheduling software.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Valid Driver’s License

Education

A 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel templates)

ProjectSight

Primavera

AutoDesk Suite

Job description

Hensel Phelps is hiring a Field Engineer to support the Superintendent in field management, with primary responsibilities including project layout, quality control, safety, and coordination of trade partners. The role involves significant fieldwork and some time in the field office.

A 4-year degree in Civil/Structural/Architecture/Construction Management or related field is required, plus ~1 year of experience and a valid driver's license.