Field Engineer

Milco National Constructors•Pittsburgh, PA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Milco National Constructors and DBM Global are seeking a Field Engineer to support heavy industrial construction projects. The role interacts with customers, engineers, field supervision, and suppliers to plan work and resolve field issues. The Field Engineer serves construction projects and is expected to work full time at the project site. This is a development role with a defined career path toward becoming a Project Manager. The position supports successful and profitable tank operations by helping plan and execute field work, reviewing estimates and project documents, coordinating construction activities, monitoring progress, and resolving technical issues. Work may take place in an industrial environment with hazards requiring personal protective equipment. Hours may extend to long days, evenings, and weekends as needed to fulfill daily and weekly obligations. Milco describes a team environment based on respect, effective communication, and accountability, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Plan.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management and at least 2 years of multidisciplinary construction experience; alternatively, at least 5 years of similar construction experience in industrial environments such as pulp and paper, chemical, power, or heavy manufacturing, with a background in scheduling and project controls.
Ability to logically and reasonably evaluate field conditions and possible solutions.
Ability to coordinate and facilitate work across personnel, supervision, craft workers, engineers, and project managers; must be collaborative and engage openly with colleagues to achieve project goals.
Ability to direct subcontractors and other third-party agents.
Strong organization and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Flexibility with day-to-day duties and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Ability to translate technical concepts for a broader audience.
Core competencies include drive for results, functional and technical skills, interpersonal savvy, planning, time management, and written communication.

Nice To Haves

OSHA Safety Management Training or experience.
Applied project management experience.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and Primavera.

Responsibilities

Interact with owners, engineers, and estimators to prepare, review, or validate project estimates, scopes of work, and contracts.
Oversee field activities to ensure installations conform to contract documents and quality standards and are completed on schedule and within budget.
Coordinate construction activities with owners, engineers, or OEMs, including ongoing owner operations and construction activities by others.
Monitor productivity and verify earned value for progress payments, updates, and contractor claims.
Recognize and initiate key steps in the change order management process.
Update project schedules and generate status reports.
Serve as the front-line technical liaison for owners and engineers.
Provide technical analysis and recommendations to GrayWolf front-line supervision.