Construction Field Engineer Job Description
Construction field engineer
provides field oversight and inspection for construction projects to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications and construction and safety standards.
Construction Field Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Observe construction practices as required for compliance of construction operations with federal, state, and local codes, industry standards, company procedures, and contractual requirements
Inspection of construction, for structural stability, building envelope
Perform inspections for mechanical systems, sprinklers
Coordinate internally with other project execution disciplines and external suppliers to insure proper quality control planning is performed in advance of construction
Help create and/or gather required documents and information to support the successful completion of relevant construction activities
Help represent the construction team in project meeting settings
Develop project estimates, designs, sketches, drawings, in accordance with applicable codes & standards as required
Arrive at sound and prudent decisions, course of action or a conclusion, especially when only limited facts are available
Solve problems quickly
May serve as project manager on technical projects (investigation, analysis and design) in specific areas of expertise
Construction Field Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Construction Field Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASME, EIT, QC, QA, CTTP, HAZWOPER, OSHA, II, ASNT, CWI
Education for Construction Field Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the construction field engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction, Civil Engineering, Technical, Education, Architecture, Science, Business/Administration, Electrical Engineering
Skills for Construction Field Engineer
Desired skills for construction field engineer include:
Computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Construction plans and specifications
Engineering
Surveying
Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” safety program
Multi-discipline construction operations and processes
National Electric Code
Single
State
Basic engineering principles
Desired experience for construction field engineer includes:
10+ years of progressive U.S. aviation Systems design and construction experience with capital projects of $200 million or greater in value
Must have installation experience for all major systems components
Must be familiar with a wide range of project delivery methods (for example design-bid-build, design-build, and construction manager at risk)
Must have experience reviewing construction change requests and possess good written communication skills
Must be experienced in interpreting and reviewing the Systems contract documents including but not limited to schematic design (SD-30% documents), design development documents (DD-60% documents), construction documents (CD-100% documents), bid and award, conformed documents, requests for information (RFI), change orders, submittals, bulletins, as built drawings and close out documentation
Will be responsible for coordination of Systems with other disciplines such as heating, ventilation, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection
Construction Field Engineer Examples
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Construction Field Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a construction field engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for construction field engineer
- PCNs (Potential Change Notice) – work with estimating team to develop budget hours and material required to perform modification
- Create material requisitions for rack
- Develop construction plan with superintendents for the following week
- Assist IDPM in solicitation and development of scopes and pricing
- Assist IDPM & Procurement Manager in all procurement activities - purchase order and subcontract packages
- Maintain Procurement Status Report (PSR) with IDPM, CM and/or Procurement Manager
- Assist IDPM and/or Project Controls Specialist with Cost Reports monitoring and analysis
- Work with IDPM to track and manage project costs
- Coordinate, expedite, and review construction submittals
- Complete Daily Reports in Prolog
Qualifications for construction field engineer
- Must have experience with and understanding of Airport Systems including SACS (Security Access Control System), CUTE (Common Use Terminal Equipment), CUSS (Common Use Self Service), CUPPS (Common Use Passenger Processing System), FIDS (Flight Information Display System), MUFIDS (Multi User Flight Information Display System), BIDS (Baggage Information Display System), BSM (Baggage Sortation Message), PIDS (Passenger Information Display System), and PAS (Public Address System)
- Candidates must have a successful track record in conflict resolution
- Experience with and understanding of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rules and guidelines
- Minimum of A.A.S
- Strong QC background and a working knowledge of CCR solidification and other civil construction techniques associated with CCR or other waste materials are a plus
- A basic understanding of contracts and construction contractual requirements
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Construction Field Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a construction field engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for construction field engineer
- Help IDPM prepare Prime Contract progress payment applications and change orders
- Assist IDPM with subcontractor pay applications
- Assist IDPM in the preparation and updating of periodic Progress and Management Reports
- Assisting various crafts, disciplines, and subcontractors in executing their respective work
- Coordinating and managing project quality assurance and control, and inspection services
- Coordinating and managing survey and layout work in the field
- Providing input for and/or updating project schedules
- Coordinating facility startup activities
- Maintaining as-built drawings
- Prepare Request for Information and distribute to project team members
Qualifications for construction field engineer
- Knowledgeable of highway, sanitary/storm, water main, and bridge design & construction practices
- Position could be based out of any project location in the US
- Coordinate the preparation and revision of technical work procedures consistent with project design and construction requirements
- Manage the site progress and technical queries and surveys and provide horizontal and vertical control
- Assist project supervision with regard to construction-related issues identified on drawings
- Perform constructability assignments in the office
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Construction Field Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a construction field engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for construction field engineer
- Supervisory responsibility for the mined tunnel excavation face and associated works
- Supervising the execution of the mined tunnel excavation including installation of initial and final lining, grouting, spiling, canopy tube installation, and other elements of the tunnel works, appurtenant structures and subsurface facilities
- Responsible for the safety, quality, and timely completion of the construction
- Must be available at all times during the mined tunnel excavation activities
- Informing the Mined Tunnel Superintendent of issues relating to safety, productivity, ground conditions, and other factors
- Reviewing daily instrumentation measurement readings during excavation, interpreting these results, and developing action plans as necessary
- Preparing and submitting weekly reports on geologic conditions as encountered during excavation for the Client
- Working closing under the guidance and direction of the Mined Tunnel Superintendent
- Track daily quantities to ensure schedule and budgets are being achieved
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date logs (RFI, Vendor/Subcontractor, Purchase, Owner ), track responses and advise the Project Manager and Superintendent of the status of RFIs
Qualifications for construction field engineer
- Coordinate system completion and turnover with regard to start up activities for assigned systems
- Provide technical interpretation of design documents in support of construction managers, superintendents, and contractors and provides specific expertise for problem solving activities
- Coordinate the completion of Electrical construction activities in assigned systems and prepares punch lists to ensure the readiness of systems for release for turnover to the client or for start up
- Schedule and coordinate the release of construction design documents in support of the construction schedule
- Brown field environment experience
- Field engineering with mainly heavy mining, electrical installation experience, Crushers, Tipplers, Conveyors, Scales, Feeders
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Construction Field Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a construction field engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for construction field engineer
- Reviewing drawings for constructability and providing interpretation to craft and/or installation subcontractors
- Monitoring construction activities to ensure quality, project schedule adherence and compliance with drawings, and specifications and codes, through regular inspections
- Performing quantity takeoffs and assist with the preparation of field material requisitions
- Conducting site visits for the purpose of producing daily reports of the work and/or subcontractor activities
- Coordinating input to the quantity tracking and progress database used for measuring project completion
- Monitoring actual cost versus budget
- Preparing punch lists
- Attending subcontractor bid walks and assist in bid evaluation to support subcontract award
- Maintaining the highest level of safety awareness and ensure all tasks are completed to the highest safety standards
- Assist in developing work processes
Qualifications for construction field engineer
- Tie in experience
- Requires a working knowledge of engineering- and construction-related processes, some familiarity with industry practices
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience and training
- Previous experience with project management preferred
- Central office configurations and routing switching preferred
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in underground construction, including 1 year experience with NATM / SEM for tunnel construction
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Construction Field Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of construction field engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for construction field engineer
- Various Field/Office engineering duties as assigned
- Provide technical input and assistance within BEO and assure results meet safety, quality, schedule and cost
- Perform inventory control activities including inspection, storage, tracking and monitoring
- Provide technical support to the BEO Tool Program and Equipment Operations
- Various technical support and assigned duties within the BEO organization
- Provide assistance with field investigations
- Prepare, perform and/or oversee the preparation of daily reports and photo documentation of observation of contractor’s construction activities at construction sites
- Conduct reviews of the files for required paperwork including, but not limited to staff inspections, schedules, sampling data, amendments and certifications
- Create and/or review project documentation (i.e., daily diaries/reports) that describe and evaluate the implementation of the project's planned activities
- Provide notes, observations, photos and measurements documenting the implementation of the field work
Qualifications for construction field engineer
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and national statutes and guidelines
- Must be fluent in the English language (written and verbal)
- Engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training plus 3 years of experience
- Analyze design drawings and specifications in order to provide traceable and coordinated interpretations of the design/drawings for construction, including their completeness and constructability
- Prepares material take offs, inspections and requisitions
- Prepare Job Hazard Analysis in coordination with the HSE team