New College Grad - Field Engineer

FlatironDragados; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

Paid time off

401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Dental/Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking a Field Engineer to lead on construction projects, delivering technical information to ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, and contract specifications.

You will review production schedules with project crews, analyze drawings and data, provide input for work plans, and monitor budget and schedule performance. Strong communication and basic drafting knowledge are essential as you coordinate subcontractors and approvals on site.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meet daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm materials, equipment, and resources are available.
• Collect, coordinate, and analyze shop drawings, design specs, material requirements, and project data for quality and compliance.
• Provide technical input for project work plans and scheduling; identify risks to budget or schedule.
• Evaluate daily production, schedule, and budget projections; document activities with approved methods.
• Record project quantity input and manage cost coding with finance and accounting teams.
• Review and approve daily timecards; resolve inquiries with supervisors and payroll.
• Review project specs for QA at start, during, and after work; manage certificates, inspections, and other documentation.
• Plan field layout and mark utilities/lines before production; obtain necessary permits.
• Assist development of design drawings and provide technical input as needed.
• Coordinate subcontractor work methods, schedules, and crews.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

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.

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 $73,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $76,000.00/Yr.