New College Grad - Field Engineer

Flatiron Construction Corp; Columbus (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package and

Paid time off

Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental,

Vision and Wellness benefits

Job summary

Flatiron Construction Corp is seeking a Field Engineer to lead on construction sites, providing technical engineering information to ensure work meets standards and contract specifications.

You will review shop drawings, coordinate materials, supervise field layout, manage permits, and work with crews to keep projects on schedule and within budget. A Bachelor's degree is required, with 1+ year of construction engineering experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
• 1+ year of experience preferred in construction engineering.
• Construction engineering experience or knowledge is required.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment, techniques, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm materials are available.
• Coordinates and analyzes shop drawings, design specs and project data for quality and compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling.
• Tracks project performance and documents daily activities with approved methods.
• Manages cost coding and works with finance on time, materials and subcontractor needs.
• Reviews and approves daily timecards and resolves inquiries with supervisors.
• Checks project specs for QA at start, during, and after work; manages certificates and inspections.
• Plans field layout and ensures utilities and lines are marked; manages permits.
• Assists development of design drawings and provides technical input as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedules and crews.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Field supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to lead with precision and tackle complex challenges? As a Field Engineer, you will be the driving force behind projects, providing technical engineering information to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and contract specifications. Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities.

What you will be doing

• Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
• Collects, coordinates and analyzes shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or processes that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
• Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Reviews and approves daily timecards for all Company construction crews. Works with Office Manager, payroll and job construction supervisors to resolve timecard inquiries, as needed.
• Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
• Works with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins. Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin.
• Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• 1+ year experience preferred.
• Construction engineering experience or knowledge required.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min USD $76,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max USD $80,000.00/Yr.