Field Engineer (MEP)

Shimizu North America; Guntersville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shimizu North America in Guntersville, Alabama is seeking a Field Engineer. This essential position involves supporting the PM in bid packages, construction administration, and project schedules. Responsibilities include reviewing RFIs, tracking schedules, and assisting in safety monitoring on-site. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 0-3 years of related construction experience. Proficiency in software like MS Office and Procore is required. Join a team dedicated to the lifecycle of major construction projects.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in Construction and site work.
• Working knowledge of construction or design engineering required.
• Prior MEP and/or Fire Protection experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn new software as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist PM with bid package preparation and scopes of work.
• Review RFIs and coordinate with the Design Team.
• Track project schedules on a weekly basis.
• Monitor general contractors’ work and safety.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Project management skills

Communication skills

Safety monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

MS Project

Outlook

Procore

Job description

Overview

The Field Engineer position fills a critical support role within our unique company’s Construction Department; supporting the PM and General Supt. and assisting in the administrative functions on construction projects. The Field Engineer is also exposed to the entire life-cycle of major construction projects from estimating and bidding through punch list and project close-out. As you are developed in this role, we will add more responsibilities as you demonstrate a solid understanding of assigned tasks and continually execute assigned deliverables.

Essential Functions

• BID PACKAGES Bid Package Preparation
• Assist PM to create scopes of work.
• Create Bid Packages as necessary.
• Notify contractors of pending bid packages to generate interest & send invitations.
• Call on contractors to confirm receipt & ensure proper bid coverage.
• Respond to contractor RFIs & provide prompt responses.
• Work with PM to level bids.
• CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION RFIs
• Review RFIs received from Contractors & Subcontractors.
• Submit RFIs to Design Team to resolve in timely fashion.
• Create Submittal log utilizing Procore (and other project management software).
• Coordinate with PM to assign appropriate due dates for submittals.
• Follow-up with Subcontractors to ensure submittals are complete by deadline.

Meetings

• Take Meeting minutes and distribute.

Project Schedule

• Work with PM to track project schedule on weekly basis (or as needed).

Drawings

• Ensure drawings sets are kept current & subcontractors are notified of changes.

Field Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring general contractors’ work and safety.

Punch List & Close-out

• Work with PM & Superintendent to create, track, and complete Project Punchlist.
• Compile as-built drawings.

Contracts

• Prepare purchase orders and create subcontracts.

Work Experience Requirements

• 0-3 years of experience in Construction and site work.
• Working knowledge of construction or design engineering required.
• Experience in manufacturing plant construction is a plus.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) and/or Fire Protection experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work with computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, MS Project, Outlook, and to learn others as needed.