Field Engineer

Flatiron Construction Corp • Santa Ana, CA

2d • $85,000 - $89,000

About The Position

The Field Engineer provides technical engineering information to ensure construction work complies with engineering standards, codes, and contract specifications. The role supports project execution by coordinating with crews, tracking production and costs, maintaining quality and compliance documentation, assisting with field layout and design, and coordinating subcontractor work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Construction engineering experience or knowledge required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of experience preferred.

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.
• Provide technical input for project work plans and scheduling, identifying production, material, 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 coding, and 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 timecard inquiries as needed.
• Review project specifications for quality assurance before, during, and after project work; initiate and manage certificates, inspections, and other construction production documentation.
• Work with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout, ensure utility and commercial lines are marked before production, and manage necessary 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
• Paid time off program
• Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/extended health care, dental, vision, and/or provincial medical coverage
• Wellness benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

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