Field Engineer (Norfolk, VA)

Grunley Construction Company, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Jury duty

Vacation

401(k) plan

Incentive bonuses

Paid holidays

Company training

Tuition assistance

Other compensation opportunities

Job summary

Grunley Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer to supervise field operations and support the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent. You will help manage safety, coordination, and tool use within your area of responsibility on a major project.

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, and Director of Field Operations. Qualifications include HS diploma or GED and 1 year in construction; preferred BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction safety practices.
• Coordination of site logistics and layouts.
• Ability to read line and grade/site stake out plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors and schedule look-ahead work.
• Maintain site daily reporting and documentation.
• Implement quality control processes on site.
• Administer subcontractor agreements and enforce requirements.
• Read and interpret CPM project schedules.
• Review submittals and RFIs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support the Superintendent and project team in daily activities.
• Collect subcontractor manpower reports and verify accuracy.
• Fill out Grunley daily reports and document existing conditions.
• Take accurate field measurements as required.
• Schedule material deliveries and coordinate logistics on site.
• Provide input to the three-week look-ahead schedule.
• Solve routine problems and escalate as needed.
• Coordinate subcontractor work with the superintendent's guidance.
• Direct Grunley self-performed manpower to meet timeframes.
• Read, understand, and communicate construction drawings and specs.

Skills

Construction safety knowledge

Site logistics coordination

Site layout and stake out

Subcontractor coordination

Look-ahead scheduling

Site daily reporting

Quality control

Subcontract administration

CPM schedule reading

Submittals and RFIs review

Education

HS Diploma or G.E.D

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business

Job description

Brief Description

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Brief Description

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

The Field Engineer is responsible for supervision, time, safety, material and tools. The Field Engineer is responsible for general support of the Assistant Superintendent and the Superintendent. The Field Engineer supports the Assistant Superintendent in a specific part of the project and is responsible for safety, overall coordination, and the use and care of tools within that area of responsibility.

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent and administratively to the Director of Field Operations.

Requirements

• Required Education
  
  
  
  • HS Diploma or G.E.D
  
  
  
  


• Required Experience
  
  
  
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the construction industry.
  
  
  
  


• Preferred Education and Experience
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business.
  
  
  
  


• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  
  
  
  • Construction safety knowledge
  
  
  • Site logistics coordination
  
  
  • Site layout and stake out (line & grade)
  
  
  • Subcontractor coordination and look-ahead scheduling
  
  
  • Site daily reporting process
  
  
  • Quality control process
  
  
  • Subcontract administration and enforcement
  
  
  • Read and interpret project CPM schedule
  
  
  • Submittal and RFI review and interpretation
  
  
  
  

Summary

Responsibilities/Duties

• Support of Superintendent
  
  
  
  • Collect subcontractor manpower reports and verify the accuracy of same
  
  
  • Fill out Grunley mandatory daily reports
  
  
  • Document existing conditions thoroughly
  
  
  • Take accurate field measurements as required
  
  
  • Schedule material deliveries and coordinate the logistics of such - schedule, lay down area, storage, etc.
  
  
  • Provide input to the 3 week look ahead schedule
  
  
  • Solve routine problems - if assistant cannot solve, then present to superintendent
  
  
  
  


• Supervise a Specific Part of the Project
  
  
  
  • Must be able to coordinate subcontractor work with help from the superintendent
  
  
  • Must be able to effectively direct Grunley self-perform manpower to install work within time frames given
  
  
  • Must be able to read, understand and communicate information from construction drawings and specifications, submittal data, and other project correspondence as required
  
  
  
  


• Safety
  
  
  
  • Chair safety meetings; ensure 100% participation and understanding of safety issues affecting the project
  
  
  • Monitor project for unsafe conditions
  
  
  • Give proper and immediate direction to correct unsafe conditions
  
  
  
  


• Coordination
  
  
  
  • Coordinate the work of multiple subcontractors within the space and time allotted
  
  
  • Coordinate Grunley self-performed work with schedule and site conditions
  
  
  
  


• Self-Performed Work
  
  
  
  • Supervision
    
    
    
    • Responsible for production of tradesmen. Develop necessary production rates for trades to complete their work in accordance with the Grunley schedule.
    
    
    • Notify trade supervisors of need to increase or decrease work force
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Time
  
  
  
  • Track manpower time
  
  
  • Submit time each day to supervisor
  
  
  
  


• Safety
  
  
  
  • Monitor site for unsafe conditions
  
  
  • Notify supervisor of unsafe conditions
  
  
  • Report all accidents to supervisor immediately
  
  
  • Give toolbox talks if requested
  
  
  
  


• Material
  
  
  
  • Plan for material needed to perform a task
  
  
  • Store material securely and safely
  
  
  
  


• Tools
  
  
  
  • Maintain tools
  
  
  • Notify supervisor if repairs are needed
  
  
  • Store tools - secure and lock up (i.e.., tool room or gang box)
  
  
  • Inventory tools - maintain list
    
  • Notify supervisor of missing tools
  
  
  
  


• Attend, as assigned, all Grunley in-house and external training programs

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health and life insurance


• Paid time off for sick leave


• Maternity/paternity leave


• Jury duty


• Vacation


• Retirement options like 401(k) plans


• Incentive bonuses


• Paid holidays


• Company training


• Tuition assistance


• Other compensation opportunities may include incentive bonuses, paid holidays, company training, and tuition assistance


• Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process; base salaries will be determined by skills, position, education. experience, market consideration, and geographic location.


• The salary range for this role will be $75,000.00-$90,000.00.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 240-399-6162 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.