POSITION PURPOSE
The role of Field Engineer is critical as the entry-level liaison between office and field operations to provide communication and support such as technical expertise, material management, and execution of design in accordance with the production budget and customer expectations.
DUTIES, TASKS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Support (30%)
Independently coordinate all mechanical and structural systems needed for each project to ensure proper scheduling between all vendorsAutonomously review, analyze, and resolve field construction issues, discrepancies, or interferences with A/E, owner and/or contractorConfidently participate in all BIM meetings; carefully develop adjustments in design as required utilizing appropriate software and design toolsAccurately create and submit weekly project reports including oversight and management of budgetsThoroughly communicate progress and project status with leadershipProactively drive for job site safety with entire project team
Engineering (35%)
Precisely establish exterior-interior point locations and working lines and help evaluate additional potential dimensionsCorrectly establish control points and lay out all under-slab, sleeve, and in-bed locationsAccurately create isometrics and detail views required for installationCarefully perform heat gain and loss calculations to properly select and/or verify mechanical equipment type and size; ensure safe and effective equipment starting and testingAnalytically create plumbing design to properly size DWV, water & PRV zones, and gas pipingClearly translate and maintain “As-Built” drawings and digital design into physical installation for field personnel and provide support throughout the projectEfficiently answer on-site code and design requests to ensure work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions and verify installs per the design; communicate issues with non-conformanceCarefully review truss, panel, and structural overlays and shop drawings to ensure no conflicts with design; escalate all potential conflicts and drive to resolutionProficiently manage submittals to ensure approval as well as communicate and manage changes to ensure alignment with project specifications
Project Management (35%)
Efficiently and effectively manages multiple ongoing construction projects simultaneouslyClearly communicates and collaborates with each project team including internal operations, field staff, vendors, and customers to ensure the highest degree of success for project completion and coordinate on-site when needed for redesigns and issue resolutionProficiently coordinate change orders, expedite material and job site equipment, assist in the preparation of estimates, and compile data to assist in analyzing project progressAccurately generate and communicate all equipment schedules for the builder, architect, engineer, and other trades as requiredProactively identify and navigate through conflicts affecting installation per job design or possible delays due to site conditions/design or trade conflicts and resolve coordination or schedule issues
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Build something that mattersDo what’s right; be honest and fairBuild strong relationshipsShare in the company successes
POSITION COMPETENCIES
Strategic Orientation – Approaches daily tasks perceiving how each aspect complements the big picture of the project or organization as a whole Accurate – Performs all duties with careful precision and expertise to ensure qualityAnalytical Innovation – Advances the organization through careful development of innovative ideas, systems, and processes to improve upon old methods Independent – Solves problems and makes decisions autonomously to accommodate the fast-paced nature of projects Agile – Accommodates multiple priorities and can quickly shift attention to the highest critical need
CRITICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
4 year degree in BCM, ME, MET or Construction Engineering or 5+ years of construction experience with strong MEP aptitude and proven leadership ability. Minimum 3.0 GPAFamiliarity with basic construction methods and construction document interpretationBasic knowledge of Building Information Management (BIM) platforms such as AutoCAD, Revit, etc.Clear, effective communications skills – both written and verbalAbility to focus and drive projects forward and through to completion Attitude for prioritizing and problem-solvingBasic knowledge of Microsoft business suite of products; MS Project experience a plusDisposition for accuracy, attention to detail, and organizationProven leadership abilityStrong mechanical aptitudeA desire to grow and be challenged. Willing to dive in to a fast-paced and constantly evolving business.Basic mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoor and outdoor responsibilities; exposed to outdoor weather conditions including rain, humidity, snow, wind, cold, and heatCapable and willing to wear a hard hat, boots, and other required personal protective equipmentThe environment may include very loud noises, working near mechanical and moving parts, working at various heights, and small, awkward, confining work spacesThere is a possibility of inhalation of fumes and airborne particles as well as a risk of electrical shock and vibrationsMust be able to do the following activities for most of the work day: stand, walk, use hands or fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, see, talk and hear Must be able to climb or balance regularlyLimited travelCapable of lifting at least 50 pounds on occasionManual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers and perceive attributes of objects and materials
HOW YOUR PERFORMANCE WILL BE EVALUATED
AttitudeInitiativeQuality and Quantity of workCustomer and RTM partner satisfactionAttendanceSafety
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