Field Engineer I - Electrical

Sundt Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundt Construction in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer support role. You will assist with developing as-built drawings, processing submittals and RFIs, and supporting budget forecasting while learning the project management plan.

You will contribute to safety culture, quality management, and BIM coordination with designers and subcontractors, helping keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Ability to assume responsibility and interface with others.
• Entry-level position that normally requires a four-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical/field experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineer in developing and maintaining as-built drawings and processing submittals, change orders, RFIs, and budget forecasting.
• Support and execute the project management plan and change management processes.
• Help administer the project quality management plan and reinforce safety culture on the project.
• Assist in calculating daily production rates and unit costs for self-performed work; participate in risk management and environmental controls.
• Oversee BIM coordination between subcontractors and designers as needed.
• Contribute to LEED documentation and Digital Record Drawings (ORD) updates.
• Provide lines, grades and layout as required and maintain an organized logbook.
• Assist in budgeting and cost control activities to keep the project within budget; support field teams.
• Support superintendents with project execution and resolve field issues.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction-related field or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Assists Project Engineer in developing and maintaining as-built drawings and other work tasks and assists with or reviews and processes submittals, change orders, RFl's, and budget forecasting. Ensures the timely and appropriate generation, collection, distribution, storage, retrieval and ultimate disposition of meeting agendas, RFl's and daily reports.


• 2. Demonstrates an understanding of the project management plan (PMP) and is involved in support and execution of the plan. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the change management process and performs project scope activities and supports the project team to ensure the work needed to complete the project successfully.


• 3. Ensures the administration of the project quality management plan and demonstrates and reinforces a culture of safety throughout the project.


• 4. May assist in the calculation of daily production rates and unit costs for self-performed work. Participates in risk management including identification, analysis, response planning and monitoring and control on a project and demonstrates competency in understanding the environmental control processes for the project and takes corrective actions when necessary.


• 5. May be responsible for overseeing/managing the BIM (Building Information Modeling) Coordination between Subcontractors and Designers.


• 6. May be responsible for the documentation and submittal for the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification of a building and for creating and updating Digital Record Drawings (ORD).


• 7. May provide lines, grades and layout as required for the project while maintaining an organized logbook.


• 8. May provide the following weekly quantities: maintains accurate quantity logs and reports quantities in compliance with the cost control manual. Completed logs are to be filed with the project files. Perform elements of the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget. Demonstrates business acumen within area of responsibility. (Not all Field Engineers track quantities)


• 9. Provides support to superintendents required for the execution of the work and assists in the resolution of field problems as necessary.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 1. Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate with others is essential.


• 2. Entry-level position that normally requires a four-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical/field experience.


• 3. Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) proficiency.

Physical Requirements

• 1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)


• 2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis


• 3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis


• 4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors


• 5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures


• 6. Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.


• 7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis


• 8. Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workday


• 9. Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis


• 10. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.

Safety Level

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.