Field Engineer & Scheduler — Industrial EPC Projects

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer / Project Scheduler with 3-5 years of experience on industrial EPC projects.

You will work with Project Managers and Superintendents to develop schedules and monitor progress on construction sites. You will use Primavera P6 and MS Project, review blueprints, manage material take-offs, procurement, and ensure adherence to specifications and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred, or a minimum of 2 years field experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication with all stakeholder levels.
• Proficiency in MS Project and Primavera P6.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an engineering and construction project schedule using 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.
• Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred or a minimum of 2 years of experience working in the field.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Adaptability

Reading blueprints

Analytical thinking

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

2+ years field experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer / Project Scheduler with 3-5 years of experience on industrial EPC projects.

You will work with Project Managers and Superintendents to develop schedules and monitor progress on construction sites. You will use Primavera P6 and MS Project, review blueprints, manage material take-offs, procurement, and ensure adherence to specifications and safety standards.