Construction Field Engineer
Virginia Paving Company, Chantilly, VA, United States
Position Type: Full Time (40+)
Benefits
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
Company Paid Parental Leave
Company Paid Maternity Leave
Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
Voluntary Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives
General Description
Under the direction of the project engineer, the Field Engineer will track quantities, cost, and scheduling for assigned Company crews as well as subcontractors; participate in scheduling and developing a work plan for subcontractors on a project; ensure assigned work being performed by the subcontractors and Company crews is executed and completed in accordance with the project specifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Project Safety
Trained in safety policies and procedures
Enforce the standard safety procedures while onsite during work hours
Respond to, investigate and document any accident scene(s). Review the accident protocol to ensure strict conformance and communicate updates as needed
Demonstrate the Company safety culture, leading by example
Obtain and provide all required safety equipment to field employees prior to work occurring onsite
Responsible for locating utilities; maintaining Excel logs and assuring all tickets are current
Project Subcontractors
Obtain thorough quotes from multiple qualified subs to perform work as scoped for the project
Generate draft Excel subcontract documents and associated pay sheets, send to project manager for review and approval
Ensure contracts are signed and processed in a timely manner and maintained throughout the project
Ensure change orders are prepared and maintained in a timely manner throughout the project
Perform subcontractor safe starts
Inspect subcontractor work, notify management of non-conformance
Measure subcontractor completed quantities, update the subcontractor quantity logs, generate monthly Excel pay sheets and negotiate the quantities with subcontractors for partial payments
Obtain subcontractor schedules and provide them to management team for review
Communicate and verify subcontractor needs prior to arrival onsite.
Ensure adherence to Company's safety procedures and protocols
Project Schedule
Maintains and updates work schedules for subcontractor(s) and field work
Provides the project engineer and manager with accurate schedules and updates on a weekly basis
Use P6 scheduling software to produce and maintain discipline specific schedule(s)
Project Budget
Maintain thorough knowledge of the project(s) budgets and cost codes
Ensure proper cost codes are utilized for project specific payroll and invoices
Responsible for reviewing and tracking quantities (cost control quantities) in Excel and SAP
Provide and discuss any and all anomalies (good and bad) in the budgets with the Chief Estimator
Perform takeoff(s) of project plans as needed to obtain and verify as-builts to determine remaining quantities needed in Planswift, Bluebeam, and AGTEK.
Update quantities of work performed daily in Excel quantity tracking log
Project Payroll
Discuss all personnel related problems with the project engineer, superintendent and project manager as needed
Verify crew makeup is correct and in conformance to the budget, communicate any differences to superintendent and project manager
Integrate time in SAP for all personnel daily to keep costs accurate and up to date
Track field employee absences in SAP and provide to project management/human resources for employees file tracking
Project Purchasing
Responsible for purchasing and ensuring on time delivery of appropriate site materials that are in conformance to project specifications
Complete purchase order(s) or change order(s) prior to purchasing the material needed
Obtain delivery tickets, enter deliveries into SAP and properly process ticket(s) for record keeping and invoice processing
Work with superintendent, project engineer and project manager to ensure materials are ordered and delivered to project site in a timely manner in accordance with the schedule
Prepare and submit shop drawings as needed for permanent materials needed for the project through Citrix Sharefile.
Ensure shop drawings are in accordance with project specifications, and properly dimensioned to work as shown on project plans
Project Communication
Communicate field operations with project support as often as needed
Responsible for archiving and recording all correspondence regarding the project
Interact with field employees including superintendents, foreman and subcontractors to ensure work is performed in compliance with project schedules
Provides and communicate accurate administrative and accounting information from the field to project engineer
Good written and oral communication skills
Qualification Requirements
General
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various software used such as Microsoft Office, Windows, IOS, Primavera, and SAP (preferred)
Familiarity with construction industry practices is required.
Must be able to communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
Education and Experience
A Bachelor's Degree of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent work experience) is required.
A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience is required.
Experience as a Construction Scheduling Engineer or in a Project Controls position is required, with an emphasis on asphalt, roads, highways, and bridges preferred.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
Exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise.
Work can be performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.
Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s).
Work Environment
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Work environment may periodically expose individual to various levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a plant; either engineering controls and/or personal protective equipment is required, to ensure exposure limit does not exceed OSHA specifications.
Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
Work may involve exposure to a variety of substances commonly found on asphalt and plant sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline and diesel fuel; however, no levels above OSHA Permissible exposure limit.
Demonstrates Safety 1st
Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act
Identifies and turns in near miss reports
Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.
We support a Drug-Free Workplace.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.
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Benefits
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
Company Paid Parental Leave
Company Paid Maternity Leave
Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
Voluntary Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives
General Description
Under the direction of the project engineer, the Field Engineer will track quantities, cost, and scheduling for assigned Company crews as well as subcontractors; participate in scheduling and developing a work plan for subcontractors on a project; ensure assigned work being performed by the subcontractors and Company crews is executed and completed in accordance with the project specifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Project Safety
Trained in safety policies and procedures
Enforce the standard safety procedures while onsite during work hours
Respond to, investigate and document any accident scene(s). Review the accident protocol to ensure strict conformance and communicate updates as needed
Demonstrate the Company safety culture, leading by example
Obtain and provide all required safety equipment to field employees prior to work occurring onsite
Responsible for locating utilities; maintaining Excel logs and assuring all tickets are current
Project Subcontractors
Obtain thorough quotes from multiple qualified subs to perform work as scoped for the project
Generate draft Excel subcontract documents and associated pay sheets, send to project manager for review and approval
Ensure contracts are signed and processed in a timely manner and maintained throughout the project
Ensure change orders are prepared and maintained in a timely manner throughout the project
Perform subcontractor safe starts
Inspect subcontractor work, notify management of non-conformance
Measure subcontractor completed quantities, update the subcontractor quantity logs, generate monthly Excel pay sheets and negotiate the quantities with subcontractors for partial payments
Obtain subcontractor schedules and provide them to management team for review
Communicate and verify subcontractor needs prior to arrival onsite.
Ensure adherence to Company's safety procedures and protocols
Project Schedule
Maintains and updates work schedules for subcontractor(s) and field work
Provides the project engineer and manager with accurate schedules and updates on a weekly basis
Use P6 scheduling software to produce and maintain discipline specific schedule(s)
Project Budget
Maintain thorough knowledge of the project(s) budgets and cost codes
Ensure proper cost codes are utilized for project specific payroll and invoices
Responsible for reviewing and tracking quantities (cost control quantities) in Excel and SAP
Provide and discuss any and all anomalies (good and bad) in the budgets with the Chief Estimator
Perform takeoff(s) of project plans as needed to obtain and verify as-builts to determine remaining quantities needed in Planswift, Bluebeam, and AGTEK.
Update quantities of work performed daily in Excel quantity tracking log
Project Payroll
Discuss all personnel related problems with the project engineer, superintendent and project manager as needed
Verify crew makeup is correct and in conformance to the budget, communicate any differences to superintendent and project manager
Integrate time in SAP for all personnel daily to keep costs accurate and up to date
Track field employee absences in SAP and provide to project management/human resources for employees file tracking
Project Purchasing
Responsible for purchasing and ensuring on time delivery of appropriate site materials that are in conformance to project specifications
Complete purchase order(s) or change order(s) prior to purchasing the material needed
Obtain delivery tickets, enter deliveries into SAP and properly process ticket(s) for record keeping and invoice processing
Work with superintendent, project engineer and project manager to ensure materials are ordered and delivered to project site in a timely manner in accordance with the schedule
Prepare and submit shop drawings as needed for permanent materials needed for the project through Citrix Sharefile.
Ensure shop drawings are in accordance with project specifications, and properly dimensioned to work as shown on project plans
Project Communication
Communicate field operations with project support as often as needed
Responsible for archiving and recording all correspondence regarding the project
Interact with field employees including superintendents, foreman and subcontractors to ensure work is performed in compliance with project schedules
Provides and communicate accurate administrative and accounting information from the field to project engineer
Good written and oral communication skills
Qualification Requirements
General
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various software used such as Microsoft Office, Windows, IOS, Primavera, and SAP (preferred)
Familiarity with construction industry practices is required.
Must be able to communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
Education and Experience
A Bachelor's Degree of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent work experience) is required.
A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience is required.
Experience as a Construction Scheduling Engineer or in a Project Controls position is required, with an emphasis on asphalt, roads, highways, and bridges preferred.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
Exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise.
Work can be performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.
Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s).
Work Environment
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Work environment may periodically expose individual to various levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a plant; either engineering controls and/or personal protective equipment is required, to ensure exposure limit does not exceed OSHA specifications.
Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
Work may involve exposure to a variety of substances commonly found on asphalt and plant sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline and diesel fuel; however, no levels above OSHA Permissible exposure limit.
Demonstrates Safety 1st
Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act
Identifies and turns in near miss reports
Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.
We support a Drug-Free Workplace.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.
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