Field Engineer

Construction Management Role

The purpose of this role is to develop well-rounded future talent with construction expertise across multi-disciplines – ultimately creating professionals with experience in the full scope of construction management. Specifically, this role assists and supports Field Operations and/or Estimating functions in achieving their respective goals and objectives. This role contributes to several facets of construction (project management, field operations, estimating). Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below:

• Assists in achieving a zero-injury culture through active participation in the TLS Injury Prevention and Safety Program, safety meetings, and training sessions. Proactively identifies and communicates safety improvements and hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, supports implementation of corrective actions, and promotes a safe, healthy work environment in compliance with company safety standards.
• Completes assigned project responsibilities accurately, on time, and in accordance with customer expectations. Supports Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators by coordinating assigned project activities, identifying and communicating project issues, assisting in resolving field challenges, and ensuring assigned work complies with company and project policies, procedures, schedules, quality standards, and contract requirements. Assists in monitoring field productivity and work performance and communicates opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinates assigned project resources by verifying labor, equipment, and material requirements for accuracy, coordinating subcontractors and suppliers, ordering and scheduling materials, and preparing GPS models and other project support documents necessary for field operations.
• Assists Estimators in performing material takeoffs by gathering, calculating, and compiling data used in bid proposal estimates. Researches historical project information, prepares summary reports, and maintains estimating documentation to support future estimating efforts.
• Assists in preparing project estimates by reviewing proposal specifications, construction drawings, and project requirements to determine project scope. Compiles project information, quantity takeoffs, and historical cost data to support unit cost and labor hour estimates for review by project management.
• Travels to project sites, as required, to support project planning, field engineering activities, construction coordination, project documentation, and successful project execution.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers, utility representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and field personnel, serving as a liaison to support project objectives and operational success. Communicates company and project policies, procedures, and standards while maintaining a professional representation of Teichert Line Services.
• Maintains assigned project documentation and administrative records, including project logs, reports, estimates, RFIs, submittals, contracts, permits, price quotations, purchase orders, work orders, invoices, traffic control plans, quantity takeoffs, and other project documentation necessary to support successful project execution.
• Performs assigned field engineering responsibilities including marking and calling in USA tickets; participating in pre-job site walks with Construction Managers to verify project scope, property limits, and field conditions; documenting projects through pre- and post-construction photographs; coordinating property owner notifications; preparing restoration sketches; obtaining permits for meter relocations; supporting redline and as-built documentation; coordinating material needs with PG&E Field Engineers and suppliers; identifying and documenting potential out-of-scope work; collecting GPS coordinates; maintaining field weld logs; and reviewing field conditions for consistency with project plans and specifications.
• Reviews construction drawings, specifications, permits, and project documents to support field operations. Identifies discrepancies between project documents and field conditions, communicates findings to project leadership, and assists in developing practical solutions to support successful project execution.
• Takes ownership of personal and professional development, by actively contributing to Engineering Services, Field Operations, Project Management, and Estimating functions while gaining exposure to multiple aspects of the business. Demonstrates initiative and progressively develops the skills necessary for advancement within Engineering Services, Field Operations, Project Management, or Estimating.

Key Relationships Reports to:

• Project Manager

Direct reports:

• None

External clients:

• Utility customers, material suppliers, equipment suppliers, subcontractors, owners, developers, consultants, private customers, public agencies, state and federal regulatory agencies, A/E representatives

Internal clients:

• Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Estimators, Estimating Manager, Administrative Manager, Accounting Office Assistant, Project Accountant, and Dispatch

Role Qualifications & Requirements Education:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business Administration (or related field) or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience

Experience & Industry Expertise:

• Zero to five years' experience in construction industry, comparable technical training, or related experience

Specific Job Requirements:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation
• Valid Driver's License
• Current on all company required safety training
• Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and successfully avoid conflicts-of-interest
• Knowledge of drafting and ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to utilize computer aided systems and equipment to calculate material quantity requirements
• Knowledge of project management software and/or estimating software
• Working knowledge of construction equipment, materials, techniques, and required standards applicable to discipline
• Knowledge of company's Standard Operating Policies and Procedures
• Substantial travel / Occasional overnight travel

Competencies

• Relationship Management
• Business Acumen
• Communications
• Organization and Management
• People Development
• Technology: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Primavera, HCSS-Heavy Job
• Technical competence in construction

Equipment Used, Physical Demands, and Work Environment Equipment Used:

• Personal computer, telephone, pagers, drafting board, digitizer, plan scanners and copiers, plotters, personal protective equipment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical: Sitting for long periods of time working at the computer or driving to job sites. Job site visits require walking on uneven ground, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling in confined or enclosed spaces. Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May work long hours during peak seasons.
• Work Environment: Typical office environment with adequate temperatures and lighting, low levels of noise. Exposed to the conditions of job sites which can include loud noise, dust, fumes, and extreme weather conditions prevalent at the time. May work various shifts or hours, including early mornings, dusk or evenings.

Accountabilities