Construction Field Engineer - Kiewit Building Group, Aiken, SC

Kiewit•Aiken, SC

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Field Engineer supports the planning, organization, and implementation of project engineering and project controls tasks. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team, with opportunities to develop skills in infrastructure construction. This position is based at a project site in Aiken, South Carolina. Kiewit relocates teams according to project needs and team members’ development plans, skills, and career goals, so work may take place at various locations and conditions may vary. The role spans field engineering, office engineering, and estimating. It includes supporting field crews and project teams with drawings, quantities, work planning, surveying, safety, materials, scheduling, records, cost tracking, subcontractor operations, and bid preparation. The employee may need to work overtime and weekends as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field of engineering, or equivalent experience and education.
At least 2 years of construction field experience; experience in vertical construction markets is preferred.
Working knowledge of, and ability to direct operations involving, scheduling (CPM), unit man-hour performance, material control, estimating, and subcontracts.
Experience with leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning, and organization.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and to work overtime and weekends as required.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Nice To Haves

Construction field experience in vertical construction markets.

Responsibilities

Assist in interpreting drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
Calculate quantities by taking measurements and determining the percentage of materials and work completed or installed.
Assist with preparing work plans and work packages.
Support field surveying and work layout, including elevations, control points, and as-built data compilation.
Assist with compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
Assist with preparing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
Order and schedule material deliveries.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate jobsite work groups.
Supervise field operations.
Perform material takeoffs using drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
Help gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to customers, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal users.
Participate in preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, including minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
Schedule maintenance and perform updates as directed.
Assist with project recordkeeping and correspondence, including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums.
Enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management.
Assist in generating change orders and as-built data for review by the Project Manager.
Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical project data and incorporating appropriate production and cost information in bid preparation.
Review plans and specifications for assigned projects, assess risk areas, and bring them to the Senior Estimator’s attention.
Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.
Maintain reliable attendance, work productively, meet deadlines, communicate professionally, and perform work safely and effectively.