Field Engineer

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. • Bay Minette, AL, US

14 days ago

Job type

Permanent

Job description

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Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

At Thompson Construction we seek entry level individuals who are eager to learn, grow and share in our core values. As a Field Engineer you will work hand in hand with our Project Managers and Superintendents to build the industry knowledge and leadership skills needed to advance yourself in the construction industry.

Responsibilities include monitoring activities at assigned construction sites, inspecting sites daily, coordinating with vendors to schedule deliveries and ensure materials arrive on time, reviewing specifications or drawings to ensure construction progresses as scheduled and adheres to contract specifications, and ensuring compliance with state, federal and industry codes. You will report deviations to management and work on corrections. Travel throughout the Southeast is required.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Project Management personnel to ensure we meet job specifications.
Review data to determine material type and size; prepare itemized lists.
Purchase, expedite and receive permanent material to ensure proper quantity and quality are received.
Perform material take-offs and ensure proper quantity is ordered to meet deadlines.
Review inventory parts received for correct specifications.
Resolve problems with parts that are incorrect or shipped out of sequence.
Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation for construction bids or installations.
Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for management purposes (planning, organizing, scheduling, bids, vendors / subcontractors, cost effectiveness).
Ensure assembly and installation are correct and meet specifications.
Consult with clients, vendors, or others to discuss / change orders and resolve issues.
Generate new drawings on-site for change orders or modifications.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred, or a minimum of 2 years in the field (internships acceptable).

Strong communication skills, verbal and written, with clients, management, workers and subcontractors.

Good computer skills; Primavera and Expedition experience are a plus.

Ability to read, write and clearly communicate with supervisors, coworkers, clients and vendors; able to take direction from site management.

Ability to use college-level math and read / operate precision measuring equipment.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, shop drawings, manuals and safety rules.

Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location / requirements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Field Engineer • Bay Minette, AL, US