Office/Field Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Office/Field Engineer serves as a link between field operations and project management. In the preconstruction phase, they support planning and estimating efforts, then transition into field management as construction begins. Throughout the project, engineers assist superintendents by interpreting plans and specifications, coordinating and managing subcontractors, tracking quantities, and maintaining as-build documentation, while helping ensure safety and quality standards are consistently met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

 

PRECONSTRUCTION

• Evaluate design documents to ensure the project can be built as designed and identify potential issues, particularly regarding soil conditions, underground utilities, and structural integrity.
• Develop detailed, accurate cost models that encompass materials, specialized labor, equipment rentals, and contingency funds.
• Identify cost-saving alternatives that maintain quality, such as finding more efficient construction methods or materials.
• Research, prepare, and submit necessary permits (environmental, traffic, building, right-of-way) and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct site visits to review existing conditions and identify potential obstacles.
• Identify materials and equipment with long lead times.
• Identify, vet, and select specialized subcontractors and suppliers based on experience and capability.
• Identify potential project risks (financial, safety, environmental, or logistical) and create strategies to minimize them.

FIELD ENGINEERING AND COORDINATION

• Coordinate with the project superintendents regarding daily schedules including people, equipment, materials, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.​
• Act as a liaison between project management and field employees on schedules, changes in scope of work, and conflict resolutions​.
• Request submittals and shop drawings as required.
• Document any delays and/​or changes to scope of work.
• Process change orders as needed​.

PRODUCTION AND COST TRACKING

• Collect and enter daily quantities.
• Track daily production, analyze actual versus budgeted costs/materials, and verify quantity takeoffs.
• Prepare and submit subcontractor pay forms.

SAFEY AND QUALITY COMPLIANCE

• Ensure field crews follow safety policies, participate in daily/weekly meetings, and prepare Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Ensure compliance with Company safety policies and OSHA safety standards​.

PROJECT DOCUMENTATION

• Manage RFIs, submittals, material procurement, and scheduling, ensuring work complies with project specifications and drawings.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

**Please note--Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or a related field.
• Availability to work occasional nights/weekends.
• U.S. Drivers License in good standing.
• Ability to occasionally travel for Corporate Events and Training Functions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills​.
• Multi-tasks and stay focused on the big picture while addressing daily issues​.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with field superintendents and craft personnel.
• Work with a diverse group of individuals and organizations representing public agencies, private utilities, subcontractors and suppliers.

PREFERENCES

• 1 – 3 years of experience within similar heavy civil construction environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Box and other construction related software’s and cloud base applications.
• Proficiency with CAD software, surveying equipment, and project management software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Position requires daily in-person attendance at the workplace. 

 

 

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

 

**At this time, no candidates presented through external staffing/recruiting agencies will be considered. Any resumes submitted to Stacy and Witbeck Inc. (SWI) will be considered the sole property of Stacy and Witbeck. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SWI will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, SWI explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.

What we have to offer:

• Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
• We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums. **Benefits and employee costs are subject to change  
• HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.