Field/Office Engineer - Eastern District

Overview

Supports construction sites via drawing review, surveying, estimating, safety and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• quantity takeoffs
• work planning
• material scheduling
• subcontractor supervision
• cost reporting
• field surveying

Tasks

-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 -Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested -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 -Enter 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 -Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data -Assist in providing solutions related to underground tunneling and construction operations -Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents -Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums -Assist engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) -Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training -Supervise field operations -Schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others -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

• microsoft word
• excel
• driver's license
• construction drawings
• 0-1 years
• work ethic

What You Bring

-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 -Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies -Ability to travel and relocate as required -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications -Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel -Must have a valid Driver's License -Strong written and verbal communications skills -Regular, reliable attendance -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 -0-1 years of related professional experience in the construction field -Reliable transportation to and from work -Strong organizational and time management skills

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About Kiewit

-It evolved into a massive employee‑owned network operating across North America, delivering projects valued in the billions. -Today it specializes in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas & chemicals, building, industrial, marine and mining sectors. -Signature projects include New York’s 63rd Street Tunnel, Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Tunnel, T‑Mobile Park in Seattle, and major renewable energy sites. -Its marine division undertakes dredging, coastal resiliency and naval base work, while energy teams deliver gas, power delivery and renewables. -With deep roots in engineering‑led construction, it is known for tackling the kind of ‘impossible’ projects that reshape cities and industries.

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