Field Engineer Jobs

Overview

Provides technical engineering information to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and contract specifications .

What You Will Be Doing

• Notifies team members and manager of any significant schedule changes and recommends solutions for management consideration.
• Assists the estimating team with project schedules and provides technical input as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.
• 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.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
• Reconciles job close-out checklist with owner representative and field crews at the end of the project.
• Conducts required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. Attends weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed.
• Collects, coordinates and analysis shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of Company values and strategic plan.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
• 1+ years of construction engineering experience required.
• Construction engineering experience or knowledge required.
• Proven self-starter and self-motivated to learn and grow knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Skill in verbal and written communication needed.

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
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.