Field Engineer-Weeks Construction-NY/NJ

Overview

Oversee field construction, safety, scheduling, reporting, and engineering support on marine projects.

Key Responsibilities

• material takeoffs
• work scheduling
• field support
• cost reporting
• technical drafting
• safety reviews

Tasks

-Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others -Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -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 -Order and schedule material deliveries -Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite -Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents -Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use -Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations -Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations -Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision -Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager -Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested -Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data -Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management -Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) -Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training -Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents. -Supervise field operations -Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator -Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid -Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets

Requirements

• civil engineering
• 3+ years
• communication
• plan review
• time management
• team player

What You Bring

-Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills -Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Work experience in engineering and leading engineers -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. -Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time -Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity -Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail -Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents -Regular, reliable attendance -Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment -Ability to travel and relocate as needed -Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives -3+ years' construction field experience

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About Weeks Marine, Inc.

-Founded by Francis and Richard B. Weeks, the company began unloading coal at New York docks with two floating cranes and rapidly grew its maritime expertise. -Over decades it expanded services—wreck removal, navigational aids installation, dredging, marine construction—and built one of North America’s largest floating fleets. -Now a standalone subsidiary of Kiewit (since January 2023), it leverages deep equipment resources and legacy partnerships dating back to the 1960s. -Typical projects span coastal protection, port infrastructure, tunnels (e.g., Spadina Subway, Euclid Tunnel), and heavy-lift salvage of aircraft and vessels. -With divisions in construction, dredging, tunneling, aggregates and marine services, it delivers turnkey solutions using cranes, dredges, barges, tugs and custom yards. -Standout feats include recovering the downed US Airways Flight 1549 hull.

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