Field Engineer - Telluride, CO (Traveling)
About The Position
The Weitz Company’s Denver-based Rocky Mountain business unit is hiring a Field Engineer to work onsite in Telluride, Colorado, on a major hospitality and resort project. The candidate must be willing to relocate to Telluride for the duration of the project. This role offers hands-on field experience alongside an experienced project team. The Field Engineer assists with supervision of field work performed by The Weitz Company and its subcontractors. The position typically reports directly to the Project Superintendent. The Weitz Company is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with locations throughout the United States, and states its commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture. Compensation is $80,000–$100,000+. Training on company standards will be provided. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
Requirements
- An industry-related college degree is required.
- A previous internship with a construction-related firm or at least two years of construction project management experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Apple products, including iPhone and iPad, and ability to learn specific software.
- Willingness to relocate to Telluride for the duration of the project.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Procore, JDE, and Asta.
Responsibilities
- Participate as required in developing project, moisture infiltration, risk mitigation, freeze review, and other plans, and help ensure their proper execution.
- Recommend design or other changes to the supervisor that could improve project quality, lower operating or maintenance costs, improve scheduled completion, or reduce construction costs.
- Assist the Superintendent with equipment review and planning.
- Assist the Superintendent with pre-construction meetings with subcontractors before they begin field work.
- Maintain and protect jobsite tools, equipment, and materials.
- Assist the Superintendent with layout and ensure information is conveyed to involved parties.
- Assist with site logistics and cleanup to present a professional image to the public.
- Maintain accurate cost reporting.
- Respond to RFIs effectively and coordinate responses in the field.
- Assist the Project Superintendent with developing, updating, and maintaining the project schedule when requested; document delays and inform the Project Superintendent.
- Help monitor field performance across subcontractors, employees, consultants, schedules, quality, and costs.
- Maintain routine relations with owners’ and architects’ representatives, discuss major disputes or problems with the appropriate supervisor, and assist with resolution.
- Set up, organize, read, communicate, and update project schedules using computerized scheduling software.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
