Field Engineer

PCL Construction•Seattle, WA

54d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Engineer role at PCL Construction Services, Inc. offers an opportunity to gain hands-on construction experience while supporting project teams. This role involves coordinating field operations, working with trade partners, tracking costs and quantities, solving technical challenges, and contributing to the safe, on-schedule, and high-quality delivery of complex projects. PCL Construction Services, Inc. is part of the PCL Family of Companies, a 100% employee-owned organization committed to building opportunities, careers, and communities.

Requirements

Associates or bachelor’s degree in a related field: construction management, engineering, architecture preferred, or equivalent experience.
0 to 8-12 months of varied experience as field engineer/coordinator preferred; time acquired during internships in the field may count as experience.
Knowledge of construction specifications, and methods and procedures (e.g., formwork methodologies, self-perform work, subcontracted work scopes, temporary work, equipment, and scheduling techniques).
Understands and applies construction principles to problem solve.
Effective verbal and written communication with supervisors and subcontractors, and reports.
Proven track record to work in a fast-paced environment.
Writes clear technical communication to trade contractors, designers and inspectors.
Develops and maintains effective partner relationships.
Proficient Microsoft Office Suite and construction related software.

Responsibilities

Mentors and leads inspections and orientations, identifies hazards and corrections, and leads by example for health and safety practices and procedures.
Coordinates with superintendent on workforce planning.
Maintains project document control and procedures.
Supports project engineers and/or superintendents to lead trade contractors, including requests for information (RFIs), shop drawings, changes, and billings.
Participates in the supervision of self-perform scopes, including resolving crew sizes, labor tracking, and quantity tracking for Labor Cost Reports (LCRs).
Mentors and coaches field engineers and students/interns.
Identifies issues on-site or in defined work scopes.
Coordinates third-party inspections and site reviews.
Participates in crafting, implementing, and supervising quality plan, Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).
Develop and maintains positive relationships focusing on all partners.

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions