Field Engineer

Flatiron Construction Corp•San Diego, CA

21h•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Field Engineer is the technical expert responsible for guiding construction projects and ensuring that work complies with engineering standards, codes, and contract specifications. The role supports project delivery by coordinating crews, materials, equipment, schedules, budgets, quality assurance, safety, and subcontractor activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
At least 2 years of construction engineering, scheduling, or design experience.
Intermediate knowledge of cost coding, cost savings, budgets, and other project-related financial implications.
Intermediate knowledge of scheduling processes and industry best practices.
Intermediate interpersonal relationship skills, including building positive relationships toward a common goal.
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.
Construction engineering experience or knowledge.

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 ensure quality and compliance with contract specifications.
Provide technical input for project work plans and schedules, identifying production, material, equipment, or process risks that could negatively affect budget or schedule.
Evaluate daily production, schedules, 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 coding, and coordinate cost coding with finance and accounting teams for employee time, materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs.
Review and approve daily timecards for company construction crews, resolving inquiries as needed with the Office Manager, payroll, and construction supervisors.
Review project specifications for quality assurance before, during, and after work; initiate and manage certificates, inspections, and other construction documentation.
Coordinate field layout with construction crews and engineering leaders, ensure utility and commercial lines are marked before production, and manage required permits before work begins.
Conduct required Job Hazard Analyses, attend weekly safety meetings with field teams and project leadership, and present field analyses as needed.
Coordinate subcontractor work methods, schedules, and crews as needed.