Field Engineer- Weeks Marine Construction-NY, NJ, CT

Weeks Marine, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability protection

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Weeks Marine, Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer to lead on-site engineering tasks, plan and report to the Project Manager, and support contract administration, scheduling, and project reporting.

You will collaborate with field crews and management to ensure safety, quality workmanship, and ethical practices, while coordinating material deliveries and work packages across Northeast locations.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• 1-3+ years' construction field experience.
• Read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Ability to access construction sites in varied environments.
• Strong work ethic and proactive attitude.
• Commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety and accident prevention.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player who can work independently to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations and work progress measurements.
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages.
• Assist in field surveying and layout support including elevations and control points.
• Assist in tracking daily labor timesheets and JHA preparation.
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews and meetings; schedule material deliveries.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups; supervise field operations.
• Perform material takeoffs and basic engineering calculations to support field operations.
• Assist engineers and submittal processes for customers and vendors.
• Support data entry into job cost systems and cost reporting.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Team leadership

Communication skills

Safety-conscious

Ethical integrity

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering/ Construction management

Job description

Job Details

• Requisition ID: 182293
• Job Level: Mid Level
• Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Construction
• Department: Field Operations
• Market: Marine
• Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you will be exposed to all aspects of the project, and report directly to the Project Manager. As a Field Engineer, you will be expected to be a job-site leader in health and safety, ensuring quality of reporting and workmanship, and that all engineering work is completed in a professional and ethical manner. You main functions will include contract administration, project planning and scheduling, and project reporting, and you will play an advisory role to Project Management for contractual, legal, and other project issues.

District Overview

Established in 1919, Weeks Marine, Inc, Inc. is one of the largest marine, dredging and tunneling contractors in North America and has successfully completed projects throughout North and South America, from inland waterways to offshore sites in the Pacific and the Atlantic. Weeks Marine has three key divisions - Construction, Dredging and Marine Services - which are bolstered by three major subsidiaries, Healy Tibbitts Builders, Inc., McNally International, Inc. and North American Aggregates. Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

Location

• Various Locations within the Northeast One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• 1-3+ years' construction field experience
• Work experience in engineering and leading engineers
• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities Field Engineering:
• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
• Supervise field operations

Office Engineering

• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
• Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
• Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
• Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation

$66,000/yr - $77,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

Equal Opportunity

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.