Field Engineer - Industrial Construction (Traveling)

The Weitz Company • Beaumont, TX

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About The Position

The Weitz Company is seeking a Field Engineer to join its Industrial team. The position assists with supervising field work performed by the company and/or its subcontractors. The initial assignment is in Council Hill, Oklahoma, and the employee must be willing to travel based on project needs. This role offers an opportunity for someone interested in becoming a Superintendent in the future.

The Field Engineer supports project planning and execution, assists the Superintendent with equipment planning, subcontractor pre-construction meetings, site logistics, and project scheduling, and helps monitor field performance, quality, and costs. The role also maintains project documentation and routine relationships with owners’ and architects’ representatives.

The Weitz Company is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. It describes its employees as its most valuable asset and is committed to a diverse, inclusive culture focused on growth and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• One to two years of experience as a Project Engineer, in another construction-related role, or through a related internship.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• High initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Flexibility to balance competing needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships across the organization.
• Proficiency with basic computer software, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn job-related software after hire.
• Willingness to travel based on project needs.

Nice To Haves

• Industry-related degree or coursework.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing the project plan and ensure proper execution.
• Recommend design or other changes to the supervisor that may improve project quality, reduce operating and maintenance costs, improve the scheduled completion, or decrease construction costs.
• Assist the Superintendent with equipment review and planning.
• Assist the Superintendent with pre-construction meetings with appropriate subcontractors before they begin field work.
• Maintain and protect jobsite tools, equipment, and materials.
• Assist the Superintendent with site logistics and cleanup to present a professional image to the public.
• Maintain accurate cost reporting and respond to RFIs.
• Assist the Superintendent in developing, updating, and maintaining the project schedule as needed.
• Document delays and inform the Superintendent.
• Assist in monitoring field performance, including subcontractors, employees, consultants, schedules, quality, and costs.
• Maintain routine relations with owners’ and architects’ representatives and discuss major disputes or problems with the appropriate supervisor.
• Set up, organize, read, communicate, and update project schedules.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Rewarding bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package with tax-advantaged HSA and FSA offerings.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability programs.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Generous paid time off provisions.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance products.
• Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed