Field Engineer

Description:

Job Title: Field Engineer
Reports to: General Superintendent

FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay: Starting at $55,000/yr.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Field Engineer is responsible for all construction layout, collection of survey data, installation of control, and project as-built documentation. The field engineer ensures that all necessary features of work are laid out and installed correctly. The field engineer is also responsible for identifying and resolving field issues involving design, plan coordination, layout, and elevations prior to work. They must effectively communicate with all levels of personnel on the jobsite and at the home office.

Taking Charge

Durr TAKES CHARGE in constructing strong foundations to build upon. Our focus is to do it SAFE and to do it RIGHT the first time. Our vision is to make an IMPACT and to KICK ASS, INNOVATE, MAKE MONEY, HAVE FUN and REPEAT every day/all day. We hold every employee to this standard of “Taking Charge” and we expect this behavior to drive everything we do.

The Take Charge FIELD ENGINEER:

Does work right the first time - QUALITY

• Thoroughly understands entire contracted scope of work
• Attends and engages in pre-construction, progress, scheduling, and project/staff meetings
• Performs layout duties in such a manner that quality is of the utmost importance, understanding that work items will be installed in locations per the direction given
• Utilizes field engineering and layout hardware, software and technology (level, GPS, total station, Carlson, Leica, etc.) to its greatest and proper capabilities to ensure the most precise and accurate work can be performed and accomplished
• Performs quality control duties, checks previously installed work, identifies and documents work installed incorrectly and notifies supervisors, and holds team members accountable for doing the work correctly the first time and in compliance with all contract terms and conditions
• Ensures that all materials used are in accordance with project documents
• Maintains an organized, accurate and up-to-date set of all project drawings and as-builts; communicates with project team regarding project documentation, revisions and changes
• Ensures that a DOUBLE-CHECK is performed, by a separate surveyor, on all layout work before construction begins

Proactively plans work items to ensure ON-TIME completion

• Coordinates the work of subcontractors to ensure field engineering needs are met
• Proactively identifies conflicts/issues within construction documents and progress; communicates them to project team for timely resolution
• Tracks project schedules and progress to ensure all duties will be performed on-time on multiple projects
• Efficiently manages workload to keep projects moving forward in a timely manner
• Performs quantity tracking and calculating when assigned and documents/communicates to project team
• Coordinates, communicates, and proactively engages with project management and field supervisors; reviewing work plans, and progress to identify issues and opportunities

SAFETY – It’s not a slogan, it’s OUR CULTURE!

• Be actively engaged on your project
• Be a MENTOR – educate and provide guidance for those under your supervision. We are counting on you to TAKE CHARGE and ensure a safe jobsite for all our employees.
• Provide leadership and guidance during safety meetings, encouraging others opinions and engagement
• Do the little things right… set the tone for acceptable behaviors and let your crew see you do it. Hold them to the same standards. Housekeeping and organization is a great start. Your site teams will execute according to your expectations – and our standards are high.
• Recognize and identify hazards in upcoming work and pro-actively engage with the project manager and safety manager to mitigate any upcoming risks
• Remove employees that refuse to work safely
• Be knowledgeable regarding DURR’s safety requirements… it is difficult to enforce something if you do not understand it. Familiarize yourself with our Safety Manual.
• REPORT ALL SAFETY INCIDENTS AND NEAR MISSES IMMEDIATELY

The DURR Way:

• Be Proactive - Anticipate future needs and address today (not tomorrow)
• Be Accountable - Take ownership of your actions and honor your commitments made to other
• Speak the Truth - Always be honest and share your thoughts to improve yourself and the team
• Go the Extra Mile - Do what it takes to get the job done right and safe the first time
• Give Praise - Acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of teammates
• Be Part of One Team - Build strong win-win relationships with all teammates

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of heavy construction, including but not limited to demolition, earthwork, utilities, and concrete paving and associated heavy equipment used during execution of work
• Familiarity with requirements and interpretation of drawings, specifications, submittals, RFI’s and other construction related documentation
• In-depth understanding and capability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Ability to perform and be proficient in geometrical and mathematical calculations
• Knowledge and ability necessary to perform accurate layout and surveying with the use of a total station, GPS, levels, and data collectors
• Knowledge and ability to effectively function within and interpret AutoCad, Carlson, and other similar types of programs
• Knowledge of basic computer systems and software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Able to delegate work appropriately, and follow through to verify completion of tasks
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Endurance and ability to visit entire job site, including stairs or other elevated structures

Education and/or Experience:

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Required: Minimum 5 years of field engineering experience, with a focus on heavy construction.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

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