Field Engineer

Join Our Team as a Field Engineer at Sargent!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Know the job. Review contracts, plans, specs, quality control requirements, geotechnical report, estimate and bid. Develop and coordinate job specific responsibilities with the superintendent. Communicate with Project Executive and Superintendent. Assist Project Executive and Superintendent with Submittals and RFI's. Assist Project Executive and Superintendent with tracking of change orders, quantities and additional work. Oversee Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Assist with internal and external daily reports. Set up project files and the job information packet. Attend and participate in Pre-Construction meetings and Hand-Off meetings. Support Project Team. Know the details of the job and have a thorough understanding of materials and resources needed 1 week to 3 months out. Identify long lead-time items. Review item master and job cost report identify and flag issues on reports. Update budgets as directed by Project Executive. Attend Exit Strategy meetings and assist in developing exit strategy, schedule, actions, etc. Coordinate and participate in Post Job Review. Manage requests for substantial completion, final completion, and final requisition and final payment. Manage the punch list, follow up retention, post job coordination, collecting material, closeout certification, and lien waivers. Collect and manage data for as-builts. Finalize contracts with subcontractors. Assist in writing letters of recommendation for strong subcontractors.

EXPECTATIONS

Represent the Company professionally in a friendly and personable manner. Stay up to date with regulations and requirements by attending training classes and seminars, etc. Promote and adhere to Sargent’s Core Values.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum High School Diploma or GED. Four-year Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred, or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience. Work experience in Heavy Civil Construction as well as Construction Supervision. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. OSHA 30-hour training. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

In-depth knowledge of earthwork construction, encompassing technology, equipment, methods, engineering practices, drawings, as well as cost control and scheduling, contracts, jurisdictions, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules and safety requirements. Understanding of best practices for Erosion and Sediment Control implementation and maintenance. Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills. Excellent supervisory skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to travel to visit work sites. Adept at supervising multiple tasks and people at the same time, even in rapidly changing situations. Exhibit strong judgment and the ability to make sound decisions. Maintain a clean and professional appearance on job sites at all times. Knowledge of and ability to consistently adhere to all relevant safety standards.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand or walk frequently and for long durations. Manual dexterity and the ability to use hands and arms to grasp, reach for, handle and assemble or manipulate objects. Lift and carry materials and tools weighing up to 50 pounds. Climb up and down ladders and other objects. Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl in construction areas, including confined spaces. 20/40 vision, with or without corrective lenses. Hear (naturally or with correction) on sites where the hearing of backup alarms or other sounds may be required. Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sargent Corporation