Field Engineer - Building Market

Overview

Field Engineer oversees subcontractors, handles engineering, estimating, and site support.

Key Responsibilities

• field supervision
• material ordering
• work scheduling
• surveying support
• quantity takeoff
• cost entry

Tasks

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

Requirements

• attendance
• communication
• teamwork
• productivity
• deadlines

What You Bring

-Regular, reliable attendance -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. -Work productively and meet deadlines timely

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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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