Field Engineer II

Gilbane Building Company•Detroit, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Field Engineer II responsible for learning all roles and responsibilities of the Project Engineer and Superintendent function, and leveraging training within the field for hands-on experience. Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices, founded in 1870, and is a Top-10 ENR Contractor. They are committed to delivering projects safely and on-time, building diverse structures like schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, and sports arenas. Gilbane values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications even if experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification. The ideal candidate embodies inclusivity, empathy, respect, and dignity, aligning with Gilbane's 'Caring' and 'People First' culture. They are strong problem solvers, adaptable collaborators, and self-starters with passion, commitment, and ownership, driving value-added solutions and business outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
1-2 years of experience or internships with a construction organization
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Some knowledge of commercial/institutional construction project
Excellent problem solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
Knowledge of Procore
Good capabilities in Microsoft Office programs
Strong technical and communication skills are critical
OSHA 30 hour certification required
First Aid, CPR Trained
Construction-document and drawing literate
Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

Partners with other Engineers, Project Managers and/or Superintendents to coordinate and distribute all project information.
Works with the project team to ensure all contract documents, including logs, are up to date in real time.
Ensures status reports on RFIs, submittals and other documents are prepared and presented.
Creates PCIs in CMiC, issues RFQs and reviews quotes from trades, assists in preparation of ATP and OCOS.
Participates in reviewing scopes of work for bid packages.
Maintains the Material Equipment Status Report.
Develops the submittal register.
Prepares change management reports, estimates and other cost report documents.
Conducts and manages quality control activities; ensures activities are documented properly and corrective action occurs, when necessary.
Reviews contractors' startup documents (safety startup submittals, contract compliance, etc.).
Works with Lead Superintendent for trade contractor responsibilities throughout project.
Enforces Gilbane’s high safety standards.
Manages and performs weekly safety inspections.
Participates in Schedule Updates and Pull Plans.
Works collaboratively with field team to ensure milestone dates are met.
Coordinates and manages general conditions work and project logistics.
Communicates with Trade Contractors and AE on field and QAQC related questions.
Prepares and contributes to daily reports.
Provides input and suggestions for trade contractor weekly meetings.
Communicates with Site Services/ Next150, orders material, and understands workforce needs, ensures clean jobsite.
Assists with Time and Materials (T&M) process.
Participates in stretch and flex, daily huddle, and reviews pre-task plans.
May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions.
Promotes organizational change initiatives, suggests new ideas, and continuously adapts to work within new structures and processes.