Field Engineer

Flatiron Construction Corp • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Field Engineer serves as a technical expert on construction projects, ensuring work complies with engineering standards, codes, and contract specifications. The role coordinates project resources, reviews technical and financial information, monitors production and schedule performance, and supports quality and safety on the project site. The Field Engineer also coordinates with construction crews, engineering leaders, subcontractors, office staff, and company finance and accounting teams.

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 communicate and interface 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 other resources are available to keep work 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 contract-specification compliance.
• Provide technical input for project work plans and scheduling.
• Identify production, material, equipment, or process risks that could negatively affect budget or schedule.
• Evaluate daily production, schedule, and budget projections to track project performance.
• Document daily activities using company-approved methods and technologies.
• Provide accurate project quantity inputs and controls using assigned project cost coding.
• Coordinate cost coding with company finance and accounting teams 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 project work.
• Initiate and manage certificates, inspections, and other documentation related to construction production on the project site.
• Coordinate field layout with construction crews and engineering leaders, ensuring utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins.
• Initiate and manage required permits before work begins.
• Conduct required Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to support a safe and compliant work environment.
• Attend weekly safety meetings with the field team and project leadership, and present field analysis 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.
• Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

What This Job Offers

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