Geotechnical Project Engineer - Field Leader, Travel Ready

Nicholson Construction; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Nicholson Construction Company, established leader in geotechnical construction, seeks a field QC/Support role to provide technical, quality control and administrative support to Superintendents, Project Engineers and Project Managers on job sites.

The position requires extensive travel to project sites across the United States and requires a BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field with about 5 years of construction experience; geotechnical knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management required.
• At least 5 years construction equipment/techniques experience.
• Geotechnical background preferred.
• Experience with field testing and QA/QC procedures.
• Proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical, quality control and administrative support to Superintendents, Project Engineers and Project Managers on job sites.
• Travel extensively to project sites throughout the US.
• Ensures compliance with Nicholson and OSHA safety regulations.
• Performs field quality control tests.
• Prepares and manages quality control and production records.
• Researches and resolves drawings interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
• Runs small work crews (technical tasks like water testing, load testing, etc.).
• Performs field surveys and resolves geometry issues.
• Prepares drawings and sketches to support construction work.
• Orders materials, writes purchase orders, and tracks inventory.
• Assists in preparation of change order documentation and claim analysis.

Skills

Quality control

Field testing

Safety compliance

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Nicholson Construction Company, established leader in geotechnical construction, seeks a field QC/Support role to provide technical, quality control and administrative support to Superintendents, Project Engineers and Project Managers on job sites.

The position requires extensive travel to project sites across the United States and requires a BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field with about 5 years of construction experience; geotechnical knowledge is preferred.