Field Engineer - Construction (Multifamily)

The NRP Group LLC•Mount Vernon, NY

About The Position

The Field Engineer supports multifamily construction projects under the direction of the Project Superintendent and works with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent from project conception through completion. The role is responsible for project-site document control and assists with overseeing construction and administering project activities. The Field Engineer manages schedules and records for submittals, RFIs, change orders, inspections, quality control, safety, project reporting, and close-out. The position coordinates with field staff, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and company personnel to keep project documentation and processes current, support quality and cost control, identify potential issues, and help facilitate solutions.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in the construction industry.
Relevant construction-environment experience and familiarity with inspector guidelines, building codes, and safety practices.
Experience using project-management software such as PlanGrid, Timberline Project Management, or Procore.
Proficiency in reading and understanding blueprints.
A valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction or a civil-related field, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Construction Engineering Technology, or equivalent relevant experience.
Construction experience in multifamily housing.
Third-party general contractor experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper document control at the project site office throughout all phases of construction.
Provide project-administration support to field staff and review and document field construction issues.
Create and maintain submittal schedules and logs; track, review, cross-reference, correct, revise, and route submittals as needed.
Assist superintendents with maintaining and updating schedule documents and scheduling inspections.
Prepare and maintain construction job logs, status reports, daily reports, photographs, weather logs, hot lists, lessons learned, and other project records.
Maintain an effective RFI, change order, and shop drawing process, ensuring documentation is completed, filed, and controlled in a timely manner.
Assist with consultant reports, deficiency responses, quality-control logs, and coordination of quality-control items with the QC manager.
Work with subcontractors and vendors to support quality and cost control.
Assist the Safety Director in maintaining a safe and respectful work environment and implementing OSHA and risk-management standards.
Track and document required city and third-party inspections and maintain the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
Help secure project sites and company assets; assist with subcontractor draws, payroll, materials, supplies, and inventory.
Manage plan revisions using PlanGrid or other document-management software.
Manage submittals, RFIs, owner change requests and orders, consultant inspection reports, deficiency logs, close-out records, and associated project logs.
Manage and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly reports and logs, as well as project emails and electronic and hard-copy files.
Assist superintendents with managing company-purchased materials.
Compile and store project files and prepare warranty materials and close-out documents for project completion and transition.
Maintain subcontractor and staff meeting minutes and project controls tracking project status and changes.
Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Project Superintendent or Project Manager.