Field Engineer / Scheduler

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Apple Grove (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Field Engineer / Project Scheduler with 3-5 years of experience in industrial EPC projects. The role involves monitoring construction activities, scheduling deliveries, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Construction Management and strong skills in Microsoft Project and Primavera P6. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, fostering professional development and a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred degree or relevant field experience in engineering or construction management.
• Must pass a drug test and background check.
• Strong communication skills are necessary.
• Able to manage deadlines, adapt to change and analyze blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules in Oracle Primavera P6.
• Work with vendors to ensure timely material deliveries.
• Analyze contractual specifications and facilitate adherence.
• Identify critical paths and schedule trends to keep project on track.
• Coordinate with Project Management to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Review data to prepare material lists and ensure timely procurement of materials.
• Perform material takeoffs and verify quantities for timely delivery.
• Review received inventory for correct specs and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze drawings and documents to prepare bids or installation plans.
• Compute cost factors and support management with planning and budgeting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Project and Primavera P6

Ability to read blueprints

Adaptability

Mathematical skills

Education

Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degree

2+ years of field experience

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Thompson Construction Group is looking for a Field Engineer / Project Scheduler with 3-5 years of experience around industrial EPC projects. The ideal candidate will have some project scheduling experience. Additionally, the candidate would work hand in hand with our Project Managers and Superintendents to build the industry knowledge and leadership skills needed to advance yourself in the construction industry. We pride ourselves in being a company you can have a career with. Join us today and realize your potential!

Responsible for monitoring activities at their assigned construction sites. Inspects construction site daily and works with vendors to schedule deliveries/ensures that materials are delivered on time. Responsible for reviewing specifications or drawings and ensuring that construction progresses as scheduled and contract specifications are adhered to. Works to ensure that all state, federal and industry codes or specifications are followed. Also reports to management any deviations and works on corrections. Works in a safe and timely manner with the best quality possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an engineering and construction project schedule using Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Projects.
• Develop a baseline project schedule working with client Construction Coordinators, multiple engineering firms, multiple OEM vendors and Subcontractor Project Managers.
• Maintain schedule throughout the project lifecycle via feedback from the internal project team as well as input from Contractor and Vendor schedules.
• Identify critical and near-critical paths as well as trends to help project team stay on track.
• Work closely with the Project Management personnel to ensure we are meeting the job specifications.
• Review data to determine material type and size then prepare itemized lists.
• Purchase, expedite and receive permanent material to ensure proper quantity and quality are received.
• Perform material take offs and ensure proper quantity is ordered in a timely manner to meet the job deadlines.
• Review inventory parts received for correct specifications.
• Resolve any problems with parts that are not correct or have been shipped out of sequence.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare for construction bids or installations.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred or a minimum of 2 years of experience working in the field. This experience can be from past internships you have held.
• Must have good communication skills, verbal and written, with all levels from client, management to workers and subs.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Project and P6. Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change.
• Must be able to utilize math at the college level and read/operate precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, shop drawings, procedure manuals and safety rules.
• Candidate must require to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.

Benefits

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.