Field Engineer - TIC Marine and Heavy Civil

Kiewit•Savannah, GA

28d

About The Position

The Field Engineer performs engineering work on a wide range of infrastructure projects that vary in size, difficulty, and duration. The role supports field operations, office engineering, and project estimating. It includes opportunities to participate in district estimating, including quantity takeoffs, time studies, cost estimating, estimate reviews, and bid close-out. The position is based in Savannah, Georgia, and requires willingness to relocate there; projects are generally within a 90-mile radius of the city. The employer describes this as a career opportunity within the Kiewit/TIC organization.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Willingness to relocate to Savannah, Georgia.
Ability to access all points of a construction site in varied climates and environments.
High motivation, passion for excellence, and initiative.
Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to complete work correctly the first time.
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
Commitment to safety and helping ensure that 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.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and complete work within deadlines; overtime and weekend work may be required.
Ability to work at different locations and in varying conditions.

Nice To Haves

Infrastructure or heavy civil project experience.

Responsibilities

Calculate quantities by taking measurements 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 as-built data.
Assist with compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
Assist with preparing Job Hazard Analyses.
Help develop solutions for construction operations.
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 with gathering and preparing data for submittals or transmittals to customers, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal users.
Participate in preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, including minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
Schedule maintenance and perform updates as directed.
Assist with basic project recordkeeping and correspondence, including daily reports, photographs, requests for information, and memorandums.
Enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management.
Assist with generating change orders and as-built data for Project Manager review.
Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical project data, including appropriate production and cost information, when preparing bids.
Review plans and specifications for assigned projects, assess risk areas, and bring them to the Senior Estimator's attention.
Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance, work productively, meet deadlines, and communicate and interact professionally.
Work safely and effectively, follow oral and written instructions, and work overtime and weekends as required.