Traveling Field Engineer: Site Leader & Operations

Kiewit; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Traveling Construction Field Engineer to lead job-site health and safety, ensure quality reporting and workmanship, and advise Project Management on contractual issues. The role involves frequent travel and relocation to support major construction projects under the Field Operations department.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will assist in contract administration, planning, scheduling, and project reporting while coordinating with engineering, procurement, and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree, or equivalent experience in a construction-related position.
• 2+ years of related professional experience in the construction field.
• Ability to travel and relocate as required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment.
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage 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, specifications and other contract documents.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
• Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
• Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
• Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others.
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums.
• Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management.
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid.
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator.
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.

Skills

Travel willingness

Drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Independent work

MS Word & Excel

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / construction management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Traveling Construction Field Engineer to lead job-site health and safety, ensure quality reporting and workmanship, and advise Project Management on contractual issues. The role involves frequent travel and relocation to support major construction projects under the Field Operations department.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will assist in contract administration, planning, scheduling, and project reporting while coordinating with engineering, procurement, and