Field Engineer

Position SummaryThe Field Engineer (FE) position is designed to give experience in project management, on-site project supervision, and estimating. This exposure to CK's different career paths will set a firm foundation for the FE to have a better understanding of the different departments and how they interact in the construction process.Essential Functions And ResponsibilitiesSafetyAssist in the compliance of the company's safety program and enforce company's safety program and culture.Maintain a safety-first environment and zero at risk behaviors culture.Planning and SchedulingAttend job meetingsProduce meeting minutesProcess submittals and shop drawingsObtain permits, stamps, or certificates that are requiredAssist project team with site planningMaintain and keep schedules up-to-dateProject ControlEnter change orders, purchase orders, and subcontracts into ViewpointCode invoicesSet-up and maintain Request for Information (RFI) logProvide technical support to the project teamCreate and maintain as-built documentsCreate and track completion of punch listsPost and update addenda and bulletins into contract documentsAssemble project close-out documentationCost ManagementObtain pricing for materialsAssist with material purchasingSets-ups and maintain Change Estimate (CE) log and Purchase Order (PO) LogAssist Project Manager in estimating change ordersEnter and track job quantitiesSet-up, maintain and review cost bookExposure to the Gross Margin Analysis (GMA) preparationVerify quantity estimates/survey for buyout and jobsite purchasingOn Site SupervisionMaintain project safety in accordance with all safety requirements and enforce all policies. Identify and manage all safety hazards related to the general publicConstruct the project in accordance with the plans, specifications and standard work practicesWork closely with the project team to ensure all required paperwork and documentation is completed in a timely and accurate mannerAssist in supervision of craft workers assigned to the projectAssist in Planning work schedule, determining workforce needs, material quantities, equipment, requirements, etc.Assist in maintaining schedule to avoid unnecessary overtime and extended general conditionsEnsure that trade time cards are completed to accurately reflect hours workedReport equipment hours weekly for all equipment utilized during the past weekAssist in coordinating the delivery, storage and efficient use of project materialsAssist in ensuring that all lay out is accurate and that information is conveyed to all trades being performedEstimatingCalculate various statistical data including: quantity take-offs, material price lists etc.Participate in developing project update and bid package estimate documentsMaintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figuresAssist in the monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost dataParticipate in pre-bid meetings; bid strategy and presentations meetings as requested.Participate in soliciting subcontractorsSkills And AbilitiesMust be able to understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standardsMust be able to read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawing and documentsKnowledge of assigned discipline, project engineering, estimating, and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential to constructionMust have project management and organizational planning skillsMust have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with people of all knowledge levelsMust be able to work as part of a teamMust have excellent customer service skills and client-relationship development skillsMust have a thorough understanding of basic construction management processes and building techniques.Must have knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment and methods); craft agreements, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules and safety required.Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.Safety Policies And PracticesThe team member in this role must be knowledgeable about and follow the company's safety policies and procedures as described in the company safety manual. This team member must participate in doing safety audits, OHAs, and MAPs.Certificates Licenses And RegistrationsMust have valid driver's license.Education And ExperienceAssociate or Bachelor's degree in an engineering or construction related field, including civil engineering, construction management, or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience is preferred. The FE averages between 0 and 2 years of related experience.EEO StatementCK Construction is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.#J-18808-Ljbffr