Impactful Field Engineer: Construction & Site Ops

Kiewit; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Building Group is seeking a Construction Field Engineer for the Data Center project in Santa Teresa, NM. You will assist with field engineering, cost tracking, and coordination of multiple on-site teams to deliver infrastructure projects on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes thorough planning, attention to detail, and strong communication within a collaborative team environment. Prior vertical construction experience and familiarity with CPM scheduling are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience and education.
• At least 2 years of experience in the construction field, preferably vertical construction.
• Working knowledge to direct the operations of CPM scheduling, unit man-hour performance, material control, estimating and subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percent 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.
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings and specs to support field ops.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and drafting to support field ops.
• Assist Engineers to prepare data for submittal to customers, vendors, etc.
• Assist in purchase orders and subcontracts, minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
• Schedule maintenance and updates as directed.
• Maintain project records including daily reports, RFIs, memos.
• Enter data into job cost system and review cost reports.
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data for PM review.
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
• Assist in reviewing historical data for bids and plan/spec review.
• Complete material takeoffs according to bid documents.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Material control

Estimating

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction-related field

Tools

None

Job description

Kiewit Building Group is seeking a Construction Field Engineer for the Data Center project in Santa Teresa, NM. You will assist with field engineering, cost tracking, and coordination of multiple on-site teams to deliver infrastructure projects on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes thorough planning, attention to detail, and strong communication within a collaborative team environment. Prior vertical construction experience and familiarity with CPM scheduling are valued.