Field Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Field Engineer to support our Construction Management (CM) team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with project documentation, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and contributing to the successful delivery of construction projects. Responsibilities: As an Office Engineer, you will assist the Construction Manager in ensuring that all project documentation is prepared, reviewed, processed, and maintained in compliance with contract plans and specifications. Your responsibilities will include: Assist the CM with reviewing project submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs) for compliance with plans and specifications Prepare, distribute, and maintain memos, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes Support the CM in reviewing schedule changes and analyzing schedule impacts Assist with independent cost estimating and change order reviews Review contractor progress payment applications and schedules of values Post RFIs, clarification letters, field memos, and plan/specification revisions Draft and edit correspondence, reports, and other project documentation as directed by the CM Manage and maintain all project documentation, both electronic and hard copy, in accordance with established procedures Cross-reference submittals, RFIs, progress payments, and Inspection Daily Reports (IDRs) with contract documents to validate requests Coordinate and communicate with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders Serve as backup support for project and document control staff as needed Work on multiple projects concurrently. Perform field inspections as required or as backup support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- 1–3 years of relevant experience; experience in a construction environment is preferred.
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
- Experience with construction management and document control software.
- Familiarity with construction materials, means and methods, tools, and contractual requirements related to civil infrastructure and structural projects.
Nice To Haves
- Water/Wastewater industry experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist the CM with reviewing project submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs) for compliance with plans and specifications
- Prepare, distribute, and maintain memos, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes
- Support the CM in reviewing schedule changes and analyzing schedule impacts
- Assist with independent cost estimating and change order reviews
- Review contractor progress payment applications and schedules of values
- Post RFIs, clarification letters, field memos, and plan/specification revisions
- Draft and edit correspondence, reports, and other project documentation as directed by the CM
- Manage and maintain all project documentation, both electronic and hard copy, in accordance with established procedures
- Cross-reference submittals, RFIs, progress payments, and Inspection Daily Reports (IDRs) with contract documents to validate requests
- Coordinate and communicate with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders
- Serve as backup support for project and document control staff as needed
- Work on multiple projects concurrently.
- Perform field inspections as required or as backup support.
Benefits
- Kennedy Jenks offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
