Field Engineer - Construction (Multifamily)

NRP Group•Mount Vernon, NY

20h

About The Position

The Field Engineer supports multifamily construction projects under the direction of the Project Superintendent, with responsibility for site document control and participation in overseeing construction. The role works with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent across multiple aspects of construction, from project conception through completion. It provides document support and assists field staff with project administration, while reviewing and documenting field construction issues. The position manages submittals, RFIs, change orders, plan revisions, inspection records, reports, project files, and close-out documentation. It also assists with scheduling, quality control, safety and risk management, subcontractor and vendor coordination, materials, and project cost controls. The Field Engineer is expected to identify potential issues proactively and help facilitate solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction or a related civil field, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Construction Engineering Technology, or equivalent relevant experience; the degree is preferred.
At least two years of construction-industry experience, preferably in multifamily housing.
Relevant experience in a construction environment and familiarity with inspector guidelines, building codes, and safety practices.
Experience using construction project-management software such as PlanGrid, Timberline Project Management, or Procore.
Third-party general contractor experience.
Proficiency in reading and understanding blueprints.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction or a related civil field, including Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Construction Engineering Technology.
Construction-industry experience in multifamily housing.

Responsibilities

Create, track, and maintain the submittal schedule and log; review submittals promptly, cross-reference them against plans and specifications, revise them as needed, or forward them to consultants.
Assist superintendents with updating schedule documents and scheduling inspections.
Maintain project document control, including daily, weekly, and monthly job logs and construction status reports.
Establish and maintain timely documentation and filing for RFIs, change orders, and shop drawings.
Maintain hard-copy and electronic files; create and manage daily reports and photographs; update weekly reports, weather logs, hot lists, and lessons learned.
Assist superintendents with managing private consultant reports, responding to deficiencies, and closing outstanding issues.
Assist with maintaining the quality-control log and coordinate quality-control items and log updates with the QC manager.
Work with subcontractors and vendors to support quality and cost control.
Assist the Safety Director with maintaining a safe and respectful work environment by implementing OSHA and risk-management standards.
Track and document inspections and re-inspections, including City and third-party inspections; maintain the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
Help secure the project site and company assets.
Assist with setting up and processing subcontractor draws, payroll, materials, and supplies; help ensure proper materials inventory.
Manage plan revisions using PlanGrid or other document-management software.
Manage submittals, RFIs, owner change requests and change orders, and associated logs.
Manage consultant inspection reports, deficiency logs, responses, and close-out records.
Manage and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly reports and logs, as well as emails, shared-drive or portal files, and hard-copy files.
Assist superintendents with managing company-purchased materials.
Compile and store project files throughout the project for close-out.
Maintain subcontractor and staff meeting minutes.
Create and maintain project controls that track project or task-order status and changes.
Collect warranty materials and prepare close-out documents to support project completion and transition.
Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Project Superintendent or Project Manager.