Field Engineer, Heavy Civil Construction

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Field Engineer in Heavy Civil Construction, where you'll lead job-site safety and quality while collaborating with project management on critical tasks. This role offers the chance to grow your career with ongoing training and development opportunities, while contributing to significant projects across the nation. With a commitment to employee well-being, the organization provides a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive salaries and exceptional health benefits. If you're passionate about construction and ready to take on challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans

Generous vacation

Mental health resources

Profit-sharing programs

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction field experience in roles like Field Engineer or Surveyor.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of project office processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead job-site health and safety, ensuring quality reporting and workmanship.
• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and contract administration.

Skills

Field Engineering

Construction Management

Communication Skills

Safety Awareness

Organization

Time Management

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering

Construction management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

3D model viewers

Job description

Field Engineer, Heavy Civil Construction

Description

Our Field Engineers are job-site leaders in health and safety, ensuring quality of reporting and workmanship, and that all engineering work is completed in a professional and ethical manner. Reporting to a Project Engineer or Project Manager, your main functions will include contract administration, project planning, scheduling, and project reporting. This role plays an advisory role to Project Management for contractual, legal, and other project issues.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to provide compensation and benefits programs that support your health, wellness, and financial security, including competitive salaries and profit-sharing programs; exceptional health, dental, vision plans, life, and disability coverages; comprehensive retirement plans; generous vacation and leave; family support benefits; mental health resources; and more.

We offer ongoing employee training and development, team building, and career growth opportunities.

Come and join our Heavy Civil Construction team today!

Essential Responsibilities:

Field Engineering:

• Reading and interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
• Support in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
• Compile, process, and confirm daily labor timesheets
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
• Supervise field operations

Office Engineering:

• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
• Support Engineers in gathering and preparing data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
• Prepare purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
• Maintain basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
• Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
• Generate change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations

Estimating:

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project and assess the risk areas
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Qualifications:

• Willingness to travel to project sites and stay at site for the duration of the project; we operate on a national scale and projects are located in small and large cities
• Four plus years of construction field experience in a Field Engineering position or similar roles such as Surveyor, Foreperson, Superintendent, and/or Project Coordinator
• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field (preferred)
• Strong computer background including experience with Microsoft Office and scheduling software, such as Primavera
• Experience with other construction planning and management software (3D model viewers and/or document management systems) (preferred)
• Strong communication skills, confident interacting with key contacts in verbal and written form
• Knowledge of main construction office processes: project setup; subcontract management; change management; RFIs (request for information); technical reviews; and project closeout
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

Working Conditions:

• Site-based position
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 75 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces, and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, etc.)
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule that could include nights and weekends

Additional Information

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction to full-scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, all the way to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vast—as are the projects we work on.

Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental, and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Link to: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

Omaha, NE