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Construction Field Engineer

Kiewit
Ingleside, TX, US; Corpus Christi, TX, US
On-site

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About the Role

As a Construction Field Engineer (Engineer II) with Kiewit Offshore Services, you will serve as the primary and lead engineer on the project, reporting to the Project Manager. You will be a field leader in health and safety, ensure quality of reporting and workmanship, and oversee engineering work across contract administration, planning, scheduling, and project reporting. What You'll Do

  • Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision

  • Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work

  • Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages

  • Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data

  • Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets

  • Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)

  • Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training

  • Order and schedule material deliveries

  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite

  • Supervise field operations

  • Office Engineering: Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents

  • Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations

  • Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use

  • Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested

  • Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others

  • Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums

  • Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management

  • Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager

  • Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations

  • Estimating: Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid

  • Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator

  • Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents What We're Looking For

  • Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related

  • 2+ years' construction field experience

  • Work experience in project or field engineering and construction

  • Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents

  • Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment

  • Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative

  • Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time

  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

  • Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt

  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

  • Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives

  • Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

  • Other Requirements: Regular, reliable attendance; work productively and meet deadlines timely; communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment; perform work safely and effectively; understand and follow oral and written instructions; work during normal operating hours; overtime and weekends as required; may work at various locations and conditions may vary Compensation & Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage

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