Field Engineer - Eastern District

Kiewit•Decatur, IL

105d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Engineer is the primary and lead engineer on a project and reports directly to the Project Manager. The role is expected to provide jobsite leadership in health and safety, ensure quality reporting and workmanship, and complete engineering work professionally and ethically. Key functions include contract administration, project planning and scheduling, and project reporting. The Field Engineer also advises Project Management on contractual, legal, and other project issues. The position supports field and office engineering for heavy civil construction projects in Kiewit’s Eastern District, whose work is primarily in the Great Lakes Area and Northeast. Assignment locations are determined closer to the start date. Frequent travel and relocation may be required as business needs require, and projects may be located in large cities or small towns.

Requirements

Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
At least 3 years of construction field experience.
Work experience in engineering and leading engineers.
Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Ability to read, analyze, and identify discrepancies in engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Ability to access all points of a construction site in a wide range of climates and environments.
Strong motivation, passion for excellence, and initiative.
Strong work ethic and willingness to do what is needed to complete work correctly the first time.
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
Commitment to safety and helping ensure nobody gets hurt.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Regular, reliable attendance; ability to work productively, meet deadlines, communicate professionally, follow instructions and policies, and perform work safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
Calculate quantities by measuring and determining the percentage of materials and work completed or installed.
Assist with preparing work plans and work packages.
Support field surveying and work layout, including elevations, control points, and compiling as-built data.
Compile, process, and confirm daily labor timesheets.
Assist in preparing Job Hazard Analyses.
Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
Order and schedule material deliveries.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate jobsite work groups.
Supervise field operations.
Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
Assist Engineers in gathering and preparing data for submittals or transmittals to customers, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
Assist in preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, including minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
Assist with schedule maintenance and updates as directed.
Maintain basic project records and correspondence, including daily reports, photographs, requests for information, and memorandums.
Assist with entering data into the job cost system and review cost reports with jobsite management.
Assist in generating change orders and as-built data for Project Manager review.
Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
Work during normal operating hours and work overtime and weekends as required.
Meet attendance, productivity, safety, communication, and deadline expectations.