Description/Job Summary
The Field Engineer is responsible for supervision, time, safety, material and tools. The Field Engineer is responsible for general support of the Assistant Superintendent and the Superintendent. The Field Engineer supports the Assistant Superintendent in a specific part of the project and is responsible for safety, overall coordination, and the use and care of tools within that area of responsibility.
The Field Engineer reports functionally to the Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent and administratively to the Director of Field Operations.
Responsibilities/Duties
Support of Superintendent
Collect subcontractor manpower reports and verify the accuracy of same
Fill out Grunley mandatory daily reports
Document existing conditions thoroughly
Take accurate field measurements as required
Schedule material deliveries and coordinate the logistics of such - schedule, lay down area, storage, etc.
Provide input to the 3 week look ahead schedule
Solve routine problems - if assistant cannot solve, then present to superintendent
Supervise a Specific Part of the Project
Must be able to coordinate subcontractor work with help from the superintendent
Must be able to effectively direct Grunley self-perform manpower to install work within time frames given
Must be able to read, understand and communicate information from construction drawings and specifications, submittal data, and other project correspondence as required
Safety
Chair safety meetings; ensure 100% participation and understanding of safety issues affecting the project
Monitor project for unsafe conditions
Give proper and immediate direction to correct unsafe conditions
Coordination
Coordinate the work of multiple subcontractors within the space and time allotted
Coordinate Grunley self-performed work with schedule and site conditions
Self-performed work:
Supervision
Responsible for production of tradesmen. Develop necessary production rates for trades to complete their work in accordance with the Grunley schedule.
Notify trade supervisors of need to increase or decrease work force
Time
Track manpower time
Submit time each day to supervisor
Safety
Monitor site for unsafe conditions
Notify supervisor of unsafe conditions
Report all accidents to supervisor immediately
Give toolbox talks if requested
Material
Plan for material needed to perform a task
Store material securely and safely
Tools
Maintain tools
Notify supervisor if repairs are needed
Store tools - secure and lock up (i.e.., tool room or gang box)
Inventory tools - maintain list
Notify supervisor of missing tools
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business. A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the construction industry.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Construction safety knowledge
Site logistics coordination
Site layout and stake out (line & grade)
Subcontractor coordination and look-ahead scheduling
Site daily reporting process
Quality control process
Subcontract administration and enforcement
Read and interpret project CPM schedule
Submittal and RFI review and interpretation
Preferred Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.
Required Education
High School Diploma or G.E.D.