Construction Field Engineer

Brown And Caldwell • Philadelphia, PA

5d • $72,000 - $118,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Philadelphia, PA office has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Field Engineer to join our team! This position offers the opportunity to engage on a multi-year construction project, as well as support additional construction related projects in the Philadelphia area. This position will be based out of the Brown and Caldwell office in Philadelphia, PA but will include part-to-full time site presence on ongoing construction projects. The candidate will require effective communication skills and knowledge of the engineering, construction and commissioning phases of projects utilizing traditional project delivery platforms. The effective execution of this role will include support of both senior project management as well as field construction delivery forces. Candidates with engineering background with ability to be involved with design as well as construction services would be highly desired. Detailed Description This role will support a wide range of tasks during the overall life cycle of projects; Primary focus at the offset will be on delivering field engineering and inspection services for an infrastructure construction project solution to a local client. The successful candidate will work closely with the project lead, and associated project management and technical staff. Primary responsibilities include: Provide full time construction inspection and oversight for local infrastructure construction project Facilitate an effective, engaged and high-performing partnership with all project stakeholders Collaborate with a local project delivery ream, including Construction Inspection Lead, Project Manager and Technical Leads Review design and bidding documents for completeness, constructability and biddability. Be proactive in risk identification, management, mitigation, and solving project problems. Coordinate to resolve issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers and regulatory agencies, and the effected public. Support compliance for all construction management team members with company's and client's health and safety training requirements. Utilize the Client's Construction Management Information System (CMIS). Prepare effective and accurate internal and external reports pertaining to job status, written documents, and reports. Generate project correspondence, including responses to Contractor correspondence, in a timely manner to avoid delay, to convey Owner's position, and to protect the Owner's interests. Oversee all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations and the use of proper construction techniques. Review construction work progress daily. Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, standards, codes, and permits Prepare and review daily reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, and construction activities, and daily progress photos, as well as monthly progress reports for project stakeholders Lead and/or assist with commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems/equipment or facilities Prepare effective and accurate record documents and all project, permit, and contract close-out documentation.

Requirements

• BS in engineering or construction management, environmental/civil engineering or related discipline required
• EIT or CMIT required, ability to obtain PE in state of PA within 2 years preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the construction administration and inspection of municipal infrastructure water and wastewater facilities or related industry
• Proven field experience in coordination of the primary responsibilities essential to the position as stated above.
• Proven track record of successfully supporting construction inspection or management of infrastructure construction projects
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in the implementation of the daily execution of key functions while coordinating with engineering, field management and building trade staff.
• Ability to walk around a construction site of varying size and topography to perform inspections and ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting critical construction activities
• Ability to perform field work in adverse conditions (temperatures, precipitation, wind) as needed.
• Ability to travel to work sites regionally up to 100% of the time.
• Ability to wear required safety equipment at sites including hard hats, steel toed boots (or other approved to protection, etc.
• Ability to climb stairs (2-3 flights) or ladders (up to 24 foot typically) to access structure for visual inspection and ability to lift objects on job sites less than 30 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with engineering background with ability to be involved with design as well as construction services would be highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide full time construction inspection and oversight for local infrastructure construction project
• Facilitate an effective, engaged and high-performing partnership with all project stakeholders
• Collaborate with a local project delivery ream, including Construction Inspection Lead, Project Manager and Technical Leads
• Review design and bidding documents for completeness, constructability and biddability.
• Be proactive in risk identification, management, mitigation, and solving project problems.
• Coordinate to resolve issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers and regulatory agencies, and the effected public.
• Support compliance for all construction management team members with company's and client's health and safety training requirements.
• Utilize the Client's Construction Management Information System (CMIS).
• Prepare effective and accurate internal and external reports pertaining to job status, written documents, and reports.
• Generate project correspondence, including responses to Contractor correspondence, in a timely manner to avoid delay, to convey Owner's position, and to protect the Owner's interests.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations and the use of proper construction techniques.
• Review construction work progress daily.
• Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, standards, codes, and permits
• Prepare and review daily reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, and construction activities, and daily progress photos, as well as monthly progress reports for project stakeholders
• Lead and/or assist with commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems/equipment or facilities
• Prepare effective and accurate record documents and all project, permit, and contract close-out documentation.

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, and long-term care insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees