Field Engineer II (Heavy Civil Construction)
US-VA-Virginia Beach
Careers (External)
Req #: 7765
Type: Full Time
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Overview:
The Field Engineer II has completed at least one year working in the construction industry. He/she will be familiar with a variety of construction disciplines such as Safety, Estimating, Project Management and Operations. The Field Engineer will be given responsibilities and decision-making authority. He/she will not be required to perform manual labor in this position but will actively and independently manage those who do.
Responsibilities:
Field Engineer II (Heavy Civil Construction)
Skanska USA Civil
Reports to: Superintendent, Project Engineer, Project Manager
Department: Operations
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Employment Status: Full time
Job Summary:
The Field Engineer II has completed at least one year working in the construction industry. He/she will be familiar with a variety of construction disciplines such as Safety, Estimating, Project Management and Operations. The Field Engineer will be given responsibilities and decision-making authority. He/she will not be required to perform manual labor in this position but will actively and independently manage those who do.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the safety of all assigned employees and subcontractors to ensure the safe execution of all activities, including the strict adherence to company safety policies and programs through the communication and enforcement of the Skanska Safety and Health Management Program, including the ability to independently stop work for a safety violation or suspected safety violation
* Supervise, on a day-to-day basis, on-site field labor force
* Inspection of contractor or subcontract operations to ensure compliance with Contract and determine non-compliance where applicable
* Create and maintain site logistics plan, in coordination with Project Manager
* Conduct quality inspections and determine Quality Control deficiencies
* Coordinate site testing and inspection efforts
* Monitor costs, including labor time and material
* Manage schedules, including preparation of detailed short-term schedules and ensuring all assigned activities take place on or ahead of scheduled dates, including the exercise of decision-making to reschedule and/or re-coordinate work to ensure compliance with applicable project schedules
* Prepare and submit Daily Reports including work in-place quantities
* Attend and participate in project meetings, including subcontractor meetings
* The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.
Education and Experience:
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree - Construction or Engineering or equivalent experience.
* 2+ years prior relevant experience.
* Requires practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Computer proficient with ability to adapt to new innovations and processes
* Capable of understanding construction documents including drawings, standards, and
* specifications
* Strong written, communication and problem-solving skills
* Good math/accounting skills
* Good leadership skills
* Functions effectively as part of a team
* Excellent time management and organizational skills
* Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
Competencies / Skills:
Has a basic understanding of:
* Logistics: Develops, approves, and communicates construction logistics plans, verifying they are in place and clearly understood. Ensures that projects are proceeding according to these plans.
* Plans and Specifications: Reads and interprets construction plans and the technical specifications to aid in constructability review. Ensures submittals are approved prior to proceeding with work.
* Project Cost Management: Monitors, tracks, and forecasts self-perform and subcontractor project costs and quantities, including labor, equipment, and materials to ensure projects are successful and profitable.
* Safety: Ensures the safe execution of all work activities and ensures adherence to our safety regulations to protect all individuals. Verifies and coordinates work activities to comply with Skanska EHS program and corrects unsafe activities, actions and conditions.
* Subcontractor Oversight: Monitors, inspects and ensures subcontractors are performing the work safely, are adhering to schedule, and are producing quality work in line with subcontractor agreements and our client contract obligations.
* Quality Management: Establishes processes to meet quality standards. Monitors work practices to identify concerns or issues that do not meet these quality standards. Follows contract provisions for necessary corrective action.
* Schedule Development: Develops, communicates and follows schedules and timelines. Tracks information important to maintaining schedule adherence.
* Building and Construction Knowledge & Planning: Applies building and construction knowledge, utilizing experience and current developments in the industry to prepare detailed construction sequence plans including all necessary material, equipment and labor.
Travel Requirements: Less than 10%
Work Environment/Conditions: This job is performed both in the office and in the field on an active construction site. Field work requires experience and confidence working in and around heavy industrial equipment and systems, which includes average to loud noises, ability to traverse uneven grounds, and possible outdoor weather conditions. Vision requires the capacity for close and far vision, the ability to adjust focus, depth perception and peripherial vision. Activities and responsibilities require frequent sitting (often working on a computer), frequent driving, flying, walking, standing, light lifting, bending, and reaching. Due to computer usage, there may be repetitive motions of the hands and wrists.
EEO Statement: Skanska is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or citizenship status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
Qualifications:
Background Check Required
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