Field Engineer

Dean Snyder Construction Co • Ankeny, IA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for learning, retaining, and recalling construction techniques and processes under the guidance of the job-site Superintendent. The role involves reading blueprints and specifications to ensure proper interpretation of design, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, or processes, and learning management and inspection of construction projects. Duties include building layout, monitoring and assigning work to employees, coordinating, organizing, and overseeing construction projects, and purchasing materials in the absence of a superintendent. The role also involves overseeing equipment operation, maintaining equipment, and inspecting work in progress to ensure conformance to specifications and adherence to work schedules. This position is working in the field on a career path to Superintendent. At Dean Snyder Construction, you'll find the advantages of a growing Midwest construction company combined with the close-knit culture of a family business. Because we are family and employee-owned, every team member has a direct stake in our success and a voice in helping to shape the future of the company. If you're looking for a place where your work matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions help drive company success, Dean Snyder Construction offers an environment where you can build both projects and a long-term career.

Requirements

• Construction techniques and applications
• Proficient in technology used for role
• Employee and equipment productivity
• Subcontractors general duties
• OSHA regulations
• City, state and federal laws
• Company personnel policies
• Equipment uses and practices
• Basic construction concepts, procedures, methodologies, and processes
• General understanding of project management and scheduling techniques
• General understanding of Subcontractor’s general duties
• General knowledge of construction skills, and use of hand and power tools
• Interpreting engineering plans and specifications
• Maintaining records and preparing reports
• Identifying and solving problems quickly and efficiently
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, owner, clients, and general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or effectively convey information; promote new business, resolve problems, and to receive or give work direction
• Inventorying supplies and materials
• Monitoring employees and serving as crew leader
• Possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties such as those listed above

Responsibilities

• Supervise crews and subcontractors
• Reviewing data to determine material and labor requirements.
• Works in the field under direct supervision of the Superintendent.
• Performs concrete/steel/carpentry tasks as needed
• Coordinate shop drawings with conformance to building documents
• Assists Superintendent in planning, organizing, and scheduling work
• Consults with clients, vendors, subcontractors, or other individuals to discuss and resolve issues.
• Formulate short interval planning and assist in running worksite job meetings
• Confers with job superintendent, subcontractors, and owners engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to resolve construction problems and prevent delays
• Studies project documents for information pertaining to type of material required, and dimensions of structure; prepares layout, using proper tools and company standards and checking for square using theodolites, total station and laser
• Ensure that proper safety is maintained and incident reporting procedures are followed, bring problems to the attention of the Superintendent, Field Safety Coordinator or HR Manager.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support project and organizational success.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- & long-term disability)
• Competitive wages and bonuses
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Partially Employee Owned Retirement savings (401k) with employer match
• Generous PTO program and 7 paid holidays per year
• Weekly pay
• Employee training programs and opportunities for advancement
• Flexible office schedule
• Investment in employee development and career growth

What This Job Offers

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