Field Engineer

Field Engineer

Under the direction of the construction area manager, the field engineer is responsible to lead a construction workforce to carry out the strategic direction of the company.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Visualize, fulfill, and implement the company vision and core values.
• Estimate and manage assigned construction projects.
• Manage and review job estimates.
• Assist in projection, organization, and implementation of project budgets.
• Assist in planning, organizing and directing construction projects.
• Work to resolve procedures, complaints and construction issues.
• Monitor and control assigned projects to ensure it is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Formulate reports concerning work progress, costs and scheduling.
• Review, understand, and adhere to all union contracts.
• Maintain insurable driving record.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.

Education and/or experience required:

• Bachelor of Science in civil engineering or construction management.
• Experience in management and road construction materials.
• Three to six months progressive estimating and project management.

Individual development (knowledge, skills and abilities) includes:

• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and technical skills.
• Ability to review and analyze financial information.
• Strategic thinking skills.
• Proficient in HCSS, Heavy Bid, Microsoft Office; superior in Excel.
• Knowledge of Viewpoint software, primavera scheduling software, micro-satisfaction and inroads design software, Heavy Construction Systems Specialists (HCSS), Heavy Bid software, and basic surveying and measuring equipment.
• Ability to organize all aspects of the project and foresee and resolve project conflicts.

Training and development includes:

• Essential Leadership
• Customer Service
• Crucial Conversations
• Crucial Confrontations
• Business Etiquette
• Business Writing
• Environmental Compliance
• Defensive Driving
• Viewpoint
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Department of Transportation Compliance
• Project Manager School, Association of General Contractors (AGC) project manager training.
• Organizational/Time Management