Field Engineer: Site Leader for Construction Projects

Hensel Phelps; Jenkintown (PA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Vehicle or allowance

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Field Engineer to support the Superintendent with field management, layout, safety, and quality on major projects. The role focuses on front-line field work, collaboration with trade partners, and adherence to design and contract documents.

The position requires a 4-year degree in a related field, at least 1 year of experience, and proficiency with Excel, ProjectSight, Primavera, and AutoDesk software. Competitive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• 1 year of expereince and/or a combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, ProjectSight, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.
• Preferred Qualifications: Past internships in the construction industry are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Project layout (surveying) in conformance with design and contract documents.
• Check concrete forms for accuracy and adequacy of construction, including all embedded items, before placement of concrete.
• Perform production trend analysis for quantities of work in place and report for the weekly and monthly schedule and cost control reports.
• Assist with quality control, site safety initiatives and coordination of trade partners as delegated by the project superintendent.
• May include directing a small work force to gain supervisory experience.
• Coordinate material deliveries by checking material requirements in advance and comparing with the delivery status.
• Additionally, inspect materials delivered to the job for quantity, quality and condition, and report on missing and/or damaged items.
• Assist foremen and trade partners with interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Oversight of trade partners, as assigned, and direction of workforces (e.g., a labor crew) of employees or trade partner employees to gain supervisory experience.
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc
• Collaborate with the VDC team on VDC scope of work, execution plan and deliverables related to field operations.
• Review and navigate within the current 3D model viewing and scheduling software.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Driver's license

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel-based templates

ProjectSight

Primavera

AutoDesk Suite

Education

4-year degree in Civil/Structural/Architecture/Construction Management or related field

Job description

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Field Engineer to support the Superintendent with field management, layout, safety, and quality on major projects. The role focuses on front-line field work, collaboration with trade partners, and adherence to design and contract documents.

The position requires a 4-year degree in a related field, at least 1 year of experience, and proficiency with Excel, ProjectSight, Primavera, and AutoDesk software. Competitive benefits accompany this role.