Field Engineer: Path to Superintendent (WPB)

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Benefits package with HSA and FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is hiring a Field Engineer to join our team in West Palm Beach, FL. The Field Engineer will assist in supervising field work performed by Weitz and/or our subcontractors, with a view toward progressing to a Superintendent role.

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in advancing within a full-service construction team; Weitz has a long history of building a better way and offers a comprehensive benefits package and career growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a Project Engineer or related internship.
• Industry-related degree or coursework is a plus.
• Proficiency reading & interpreting construction docs and plans.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of the project plan and ensure proper execution.
• Make recommendations to the supervisor for design or other changes that improve quality, reduce costs, and meet schedule.
• Assist Superintendent with equipment review, planning, and site logistics.
• Assist pre-construction meetings with subcontractors prior to field start.
• Maintain and protect tools, equipment, and materials on site.
• Maintain accurate cost reporting and respond to RFIs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the project schedule.
• Monitor field performance of subcontractors, employees, and costs.

Skills

Read/interpret construction documents

Construction methods & materials

Problem-solving

Communication (verbal & written)

Detail-oriented

Relationship building

Flexibility

MS Office proficiency

Education

Industry-related degree or coursework

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Weitz Company is hiring a Field Engineer to join our team in West Palm Beach, FL. The Field Engineer will assist in supervising field work performed by Weitz and/or our subcontractors, with a view toward progressing to a Superintendent role.

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in advancing within a full-service construction team; Weitz has a long history of building a better way and offers a comprehensive benefits package and career growth.