Senior Field Engineer — Marine/Civil Construction

Dragados; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dragados seeks a Project Engineer to support the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel project in Virginia Beach, VA. You will help review drawings, develop cost estimates, write work plans, and oversee field activities to ensure alignment with contract documents.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in marine/ocean engineering or construction management, knowledge of safety/OSHA rules, and strong scheduling and cost-control skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college/university in Marine or Ocean Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Knowledge of construction safety as well as current Federal & OSHA requirements
• Broad knowledge of and ability to understand project scheduling and cost control
• Ability to read and understand project owner specifications and engineering drawings
• Familiarity with CAD, scheduling software, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Able to work well individually and in a group environment, fostering a team approach
• Organizational ability – able to plan, prioritize, organize and monitor activities and projects
• Prior Field experience in the construction industry preferred
• Availability and willingness to work weekends and night shifts per business needs

Responsibilities

• Work with a vibrant and diverse team to build heavy marine and/or civil construction
• Support both administrative and construction activities as assigned by supervisor; review project plans and proposals, specifications & drawings, perform material takeoffs, prepare cost estimates, write work plans, and ensure that field work is done in accordance with drawings & specifications
• Self-perform work and supervise subcontractors as well as clearly communicate with vendors
• Identify project responsibilities by determining the phases and elements of the project
• Calculate time frames and sequences the stages of the project
• Prepare work plans, assure quality control, manage and track costs and materials, schedule equipment, administer safety programs, and maintain exceptional owner relations
• Code daily labor, purchase orders, subcontractor invoices, costs, quantities, actual expenditures, etc. for tracking in cost system
• Adhere to company policy/procedures as well as safety and environmental policies
• Prepare and manage submittals & RFI’s and maintain all documentation to support the company’s position for claims resolution
• Other duties as required by supervisor

Skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Scheduling & cost control

Reading drawings/specifications

CAD/Engineering software

MS Word & Excel

Organizational ability

Weekend/night shift readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine/Ocean Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

CAD

Scheduling software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Dragados seeks a Project Engineer to support the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel project in Virginia Beach, VA. You will help review drawings, develop cost estimates, write work plans, and oversee field activities to ensure alignment with contract documents.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in marine/ocean engineering or construction management, knowledge of safety/OSHA rules, and strong scheduling and cost-control skills.