Field Engineer

Overview

Assist superintendent with field layout, supervision, safety, and quality control.

Key Responsibilities

• quality control
• safety audits
• trade coordination
• form inspection
• trend analysis
• vdc modeling

Tasks

-Assist with quality control, site safety initiatives and coordination of trade partners as delegated by the project superintendent. May include directing a small work force to gain supervisory experience. -Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer. -Check concrete forms for accuracy and adequacy of construction, including all embedded items, before placement of concrete. -Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas. -Perform production trend analysis for quantities of work in place and report for the weekly and monthly schedule and cost control reports. -Oversight of trade partners, as assigned, and direction of workforces (e.g., a labor crew) of employees or trade partner employees to gain supervisory experience. -Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements. -Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights. -Coordinate material deliveries by checking material requirements in advance and comparing with the delivery status. Additionally, inspect materials delivered to the job for quantity, quality and condition, and report on missing and/or damaged items. -Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist. -Participate in jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc. -The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity. -Assist foremen and trade partners with interpretation of plans and specifications. -Collaborate with the VDC team on VDC scope of work, execution plan and deliverables related to field operations. Review and navigate within the current 3D model viewing and scheduling software.

Requirements

• civil degree
• primavera
• autodesk
• projectsight
• excel
• communication

What You Bring

-Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility -Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc. -Physical Exam (if applicable) -Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch. -Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable) -Strong communication skills. -Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate. -A 4 -year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture or Construction Management. -Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, ProjectSight, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite. -Valid Driver’s License. -Past internships in the construction industry are preferred, but not required. -Project layout (surveying) in conformance with design and contract documents. -Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

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About Hensel Phelps

-Founded in 1937 in Greeley, Colorado, it evolved from a local residential builder into one of the nation’s top general contractors. -Now an employee-owned firm, it has grown into a multibillion-dollar builder delivering projects across the U.S. -Known for its 'Plan. Build. Manage.' model, it integrates real estate development, construction, and facility services. -It tackles major landmarks—airports, hospitals, data centers, water plants, courthouses—with sophisticated technical scope. -It employs a collaborative 'Hensel Phelps Way'—blending people, process, partnership, and technology across every project. -Its use of BIM and real-time cloud systems underscores its embrace of tech-driven efficiency and precision. -Unusual for a construction firm, it is entirely employee-owned and has delivered over 200 LEED-certified projects.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-background checks for badging/security clearances (if applicable)