Field Engineer - MEP

Flatiron Construction Corp • Virginia Beach, VA

3d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Field Engineer will oversee critical aspects of construction work to ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, and contract specifications. The role is part of the design-build expansion of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, including construction of the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel, a 17.6-mile bridge-tunnel complex project focused on improving capacity, safety, and reliability for travelers between Virginia Beach and the Eastern Shore.

The Field Engineer coordinates daily project production, materials, equipment, resources, technical documentation, quality assurance, cost tracking, and subcontractor activities. The position also supports work planning and scheduling, field layout, permits, timecard review, and design drawing development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least 2 years of construction engineering experience.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and applicable project standards.
• Ability to assume responsibility and interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily with project crews to review production schedules and confirm materials, equipment, and resources are available to keep production on schedule and within budget.
• Collect, coordinate, and analyze shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements, and project data throughout the project to support quality and contract specification compliance.
• Provide technical input for project work plans and scheduling, and identify production, materials, equipment, or process risks that could negatively affect budget or schedule.
• Evaluate daily production, schedule, and budget projections to track project performance, and document daily activities using company-approved methods and technologies.
• Submit accurate project quantity inputs and controls using assigned project cost codes; coordinate cost coding with finance and accounting for employee time, materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs.
• Review and approve daily timecards for company construction crews, and work with the Office Manager, payroll, and construction supervisors to resolve inquiries as needed.
• Review project specifications for quality assurance before, during, and after work; initiate and manage certificates, inspections, and other construction documentation.
• Work with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout, ensure utility and commercial lines are marked before production, and initiate and manage required permits.
• Assist with developing design drawings and provide technical input as needed.
• Coordinate subcontractor work methods, schedules, and crews as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program.
• Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP.
• Medical/extended health care, dental, vision, and/or provincial medical coverage.
• Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level