Entry-Level Field Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction
About The Position
Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer for the Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project in White Plains, New York. Frontier-Kemper specializes in heavy civil construction and underground mine development, including the engineering and construction of deep shafts and tunnels. The project is an approximately $1.1 billion contract to construct a deep rock tunnel between the Kensico Reservoir and the Catskill/Delaware Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Facility in Westchester County, New York. The tunnel will provide an additional means of conveying water and improve operational resiliency and redundancy for New York City’s water supply system. The Field Engineer supports planning, coordination, execution, and close-out of construction work. The role involves coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, design engineers, clients, and third parties; monitoring field activities; supporting project controls and contract administration; and helping ensure work meets project requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations. The expected salary range is $80,000–$110,000, depending upon experience. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field from an accredited institution.
- Experience with AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of construction safety and current federal and OSHA requirements.
- Knowledge of project controls techniques, including cost accounting, basic estimating, forecasting, and contracts.
- Strong working knowledge of the critical path method and resource scheduling.
- Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and Primavera P6.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepancies.
- Strong work ethic; highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to complete the job correctly.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Heavy civil construction experience.
Responsibilities
- Review project plans and develop construction schedules in coordination with project-wide activities.
- Coordinate with subcontractors on advance material acquisitions and pre-construction deliverables.
- Develop and assist with obtaining quotes and drafting contracts to meet project requirements.
- Prepare construction work plan packages and coordinate pre-construction meetings, ensuring prerequisites to start construction activities are identified and completed.
- Prepare, update, and distribute work activity schedules and updates; communicate across discipline groups and agencies to coordinate start times and advance notifications.
- Monitor and participate in daily field construction; provide layout checks and technical reviews of work against requirements, obtaining design-engineer confirmation as needed.
- Assist with subcontract administration and permanent-material suppliers by monitoring correspondence, submittals, RFIs, and performance records; maintain accurate payment records.
- Assist in preparing monthly reporting for progress payments, schedule updates, and problem or issue tracking and resolution; provide accurate, factual assessments of project performance.
- Participate in change-order and claims management.
- Identify and resolve changing site conditions or other impacts during work planning.
- Develop quality checks and coordinate permits from appropriate entities.
- Manage and submit project close-out in coordination with the client and third parties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
