Field Engineer - Heavy Civil Infrastructure - Rocky Mountain Region

About the Role

We are adding several experience Field Engineers to our Kiewiti Heavy Civil Infrastusture construction team. In this role, you will play a significant part in the success of planning, organizing and implementing project engineering & project controls tasks for heavy civil infrastructure and support activities such as mass grading, excavation, drainage, stormwater systems, asphalt, paving, utility infrastructure, Drainage/stormwater/sewage systems, underground piping, structural steel, concrete forming, anchor bolt down, and underground trenching. If you have this experience, excellent communication, attention to detail with 3 or more years of field experience, we would love to talk with you!

Responsibilities

• 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 Analysis (JHA's)
• 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
• 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
• Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• 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
• Enter 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
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field, engineering or related degree program and a minimum of 3+ years in the field of self-perform construction, performing similar field and office functions as outlined above. If no degree, must have at least 6 years if related experience performing functions as outlined above. Experience with the following construction activities is preferred: mass grading, excavation, drainage, stormwater systems, asphalt, paving, utility infrastructure, Drainage/stormwater/sewage systems, underground piping, structural steel, concrete forming, anchor bolt down, and underground trenching.
• Must have working knowledge of scheduling, procurement, materials/purchase orders, subcontracts, contract review, and estimating for construction, and be familiar with the relevant computer systems for those functions and proficient with MS Office.
• Experience with leadership of people, great communication skills, (verbal and written), planning and organizational skills, and a passion for safety. Interested in growing skills in self-perform construction with willingness to go where the work is, within our region to the locations listed above. Project Locations and durations will vary during your career.
• 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, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Compensation

• Base Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000/yr

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with employer matching
• Profit sharing
• Generous paid time off