Field Engineer

Flatiron Construction Corp • Virginia Beach, VA

4d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

As an experienced Field Engineer, you will oversee critical aspects of projects, ensuring construction work complies with engineering standards, codes, and contract specifications. You will support project planning and scheduling, monitor production and costs, coordinate crews and subcontractors, and manage quality, documentation, and field requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least 2 years of construction engineering experience.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and applicable project standards.
• Ability to assume responsibility and communicate and interact effectively with others.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily with project crews to review production schedules and confirm materials, equipment, and resources are available to keep work on schedule and within budget.
• Collect, coordinate, and analyze shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements, and project data to ensure quality and contract-specification compliance.
• Provide technical input for project work plans and scheduling, and identify production, materials, equipment, or process risks that could affect budget or schedule.
• Evaluate daily production, schedule, and budget projections to track project performance, and document daily activities using company-approved methods and technologies.
• Submit accurate project quantity inputs and controls using assigned cost codes, and coordinate cost coding with finance and accounting for employee time, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Review and approve daily timecards for construction crews and work with the Office Manager, payroll, and construction supervisors to resolve timecard inquiries.
• Review project specifications for quality assurance before, during, and after work; initiate and manage certificates, inspections, and other construction documentation.
• Plan field layout with construction crews and engineering leaders, ensure utility and commercial lines are marked before production, and manage required permits.
• Assist with developing design drawings and provide technical input as needed.
• Coordinate subcontractor work methods, schedules, and crews as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level