Construction Field Engineer, for COWI in North America

COWI•Los Angeles, CA

33d•$88,000 - $136,200•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Construction Field Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team for delivery of large-scale projects in California. You will work as part of COWI’s full-service Construction Management team with strong leadership and mentoring. You’ll learn from experienced engineering and construction experts in a fast-paced and challenging environment, ultimately advancing your skills and career and taking pride in the delivery of some of California’s most critical, significant and exciting infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience, including on-site construction or construction management roles.
Experience with aspects of construction contract management, quality management, and RFI and submittal management.
Valid driving license
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
High proficiency in MS Excel.
Reside near Irvine, CA, or possess the ability to relocate.
Experience with public works construction projects.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience
Proficiency with Procore and Primavera P6
Experience providing owner-representative construction management services
Experience working on large water infrastructure construction projects.

Responsibilities

Work full-time, on-site to deliver major, multi-year civil works projects.
Remain flexible as to your work assignments and responsibilities within the CM Team, prioritizing the performance of the team and the success of the project.
Administer construction contracts by reviewing contractor change requests, assessing cost/schedule impacts, and drafting finalized change order documentation.
Develop and maintain change order cost packages, active logs, and chair discussions with the Owner and Contractor to reach agreements.
Support or facilitate regular change order progress meetings and review contractor payment requests.
Manage RFIs and submittals by reviewing for completeness, ensuring conformance with contract requirements, and coordinating responses with the Owner and Designer.
Provide input on constructability, cost, and schedule implications of RFI responses, conveying responses to the Contractor and ensuring effective implementation.
Perform field inspections to confirm construction work aligns with contract plans and specifications, documenting findings thoroughly.
Identify and report non-conforming work, coordinating with the Designer and Contractor to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Coordinate the development of As-Built Drawings
Support construction reporting and documentation.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangement
Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave
Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share
Full time hires get minimum 4 weeks vacation to start
Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
Paid sick leave
Annual fitness subsidy - yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership
401K contribution matching with generous company match
Personal and professional development fund
Parking or public transit allowance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Referral incentive program
Frequent social event