Field Engineer

Zachry Construction Corporation • Channelview, TX

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About The Position

The Field Engineer at Zachry Construction Corporation plays a crucial role in supporting and managing field operations, ensuring that work activities are executed accurately according to project specifications. This position involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including craft supervision, owners, and subcontractors, to facilitate effective project execution and quality control.

Requirements

• 1+ years' recent heavy highway, road, and bridge construction experience (prefer a prior internship with a heavy civil contractor)
• Medium to large project experience ($10M+) is preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Excel and Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be capable, licensed, and approved to drive a company pick-up truck or similar vehicle to work sites, offices, and other locations as required to perform job duties
• Must be able to climb up and down ladders and scaffolding to gain access to work and walk on uneven surfaces throughout the construction site

Responsibilities

• Manage quantities and perform quantity takeoffs as required
• Procure, schedule, and manage subcontractors and material suppliers to ensure crews' needs are met
• Assist in work plan development and monitoring with project engineer, superintendents, and foremen
• Manage quantity and cost reporting as accurately as possible, report results to superintendents and foremen
• Participate in the Estimate Turnover Meeting
• Assist in converting the estimate to a control budget and set up job files
• Coordinate and review submittals
• Attend and participate in daily and weekly safety meetings
• Implement quality assurance and quality control processes to verify construction activities against engineering specifications
• Perform inspections on materials, workmanship, and construction methods to ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements
• Collaborate with project managers to develop and execute quality control plans and ensure adherence to them
• Identify deviations from plans and specifications, propose corrective actions, and work with site teams to ensure timely resolutions
• Document and report quality control findings, non-conformities, and corrective actions
• Assist with change order pricing
• Participate in the project document control process and assist in the as-built drawing process
• Assist in documentation between ZCC and owner, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Maintain accurate record set of project drawings and specifications
• Participate in the project close-out process
• Finalize cost report quantities used for payment applications and project reports

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree