Field Engineer
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Field Engineer
FIELD ENGINEER required by our client, an international Construction Company, to be assigned on a Permanent basis, located in Norfolk, VA.
Duration: Permanent
POSITION SCOPE
As a Field Engineer you will provide technical engineering information to the relevant project stakeholders to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and contract specifications.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collects, coordinates and analyzes shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
- Works with project team to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins.
- Assists the estimating team with project schedules and provides technical input as needed.
- Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
- Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.
- 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.
- Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process 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.
- Notifies team members and manager of any significant schedule changes and recommends solutions for management consideration.
- Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages cost coding with project finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
- Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at regular intervals. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
- Reviews and approves daily timecards for all construction crews, working with Office Manager, payroll and job construction supervisors to resolve queries, as needed.
- Maintains knowledge of Company and Project values and strategic plan.
- Perform additional assignments per management's direction
- Where relevant, insert any specific knowledge/responsibility as required: structures, marine, ITS,
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field required.
- **1+ years of construction engineering experience on heavy civil construction projects required
- **3+ years of construction engineering experience on heavy civil construction projects required.
- Where relevant, insert any specific knowledge as required: structures, marine, ITS, tunneling etc.
- Knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
- Previous experience in cost coding, cost savings, budget and other project related financial implications strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of construction scheduling processes and production time management preferred.
- Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Skill in verbal and written communication needed.
- Proven self-starter and self-motivated to learn and grow knowledge.
