Field Engineer

Job Description

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits

Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

And more!

Job Summary

The Field Engineer supports the Project Manager and is responsible for the oversight of most major aspects of the project, including organizing the acquisition of materials, equipment, and workers, planning for costs, and supporting the Project Manager and Superintendent on various tasks.

The base compensation range for role of Field Engineer in San Diego, CA posted above is $73,000 to $ 110, 000.

Job Functions

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foreman and crews to ensure that work plans are tracked and analyzed to maximize efficiency and safety
• Assist in developing and updating the project schedule.
• Ensure quality objectives are being met for the project
• May supervise the work of other project resources and provide mentoring and coaching
• Prepare field material take-offs
• Initiate and prepare requisitions for the procurement of services, materials, and equipment necessary to support the project schedule
• Schedule and coordinate the release of construction design documents in support of the construction schedule
• Assist in cost tracking and help maintain budget controls
• Track quantities, materials, and equipment usage on-site
• Additional responsibilities requested by Project Management team
• Conduct safety audits, perform job hazard analyses (JHAs), manage site-specific safety plans and support our Safety/Zero Harm culture

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field of study required
• 5 years of Heavy Civil/Rail construction experience in a related Engineer role required
• Design-build construction project experience is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Primavera P6 required
• Heavy Civils & Rail construction project experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.