Field Project Engineer

Scott Bridge Co•Tuscaloosa, AL

11d

About The Position

The Field Project Engineer is an essential member of the Project Management Team and helps ensure successful completion of construction projects under the supervision of a Professional Engineer. The role supports complex highway, railroad, marine, and energy infrastructure construction and emergency response work. It involves coordinating project communication and construction activities, supporting temporary works planning and design, managing schedules and quantities, coordinating materials and surveying, and promoting safe and compliant work practices. The position requires travel to unanticipated work sites in Georgia and Alabama.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
Advanced knowledge, gained through work or coursework, of aggregate/asphalt materials, heavy construction, and project management.
Advanced knowledge of at least one of Primavera P6, MicroStation, AutoCAD, or similar software.
Ability to travel to unanticipated work sites in Georgia and Alabama.

Responsibilities

Facilitate communication with the project owner and inspection team so stakeholders are aware of project status.
Provide oversight of construction activities to ensure work is installed in accordance with contract documents.
Collaborate with the home office Engineering Department to plan and design temporary work structures.
Prepare written construction work plans and necessary drawings for jobsite crews.
Create and maintain the project schedule in the method required by the owner, typically CPM format.
Track quantities of work performed and review them with the owner to verify compensation reflects completed work.
Coordinate with the Project Manager to procure materials in time to maintain the project schedule.
Control materials delivered to the project site and examine them to verify quality and quantity.
Collaborate with the onsite Project Management Team to plan the sequence of site activities.
Interpret project plans and specifications.
Provide work control lines and elevations needed for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by craftspeople.
Create and maintain as-built files, which may require surveying techniques.
Coordinate surveying activities with the project surveyor to meet construction requirements.
Ensure project team members and work crews work safely and understand safe work practices and policies.
Participate in Safety and Environmental initiatives that support compliance with State and Federal regulations and improve Company programs.