What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Field Engineer position at Sherwood?
The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The incumbent will have oversight of very large construction projects. The responsibilities range from the actual physical construction of each segment to ensuring that environmental guidelines are met throughout the process. Field engineers are hands-on and spend a lot of time both in the office and out at the physical construction site. This role is classified as safety sensitive.
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE
Assist the Project Manager and field construction supervisor in performing the day to day duties to facilitate and manage the pre-construction and construction activities
Preparing and tracking project submittals, assisting in maintaining the performance of each subcontractor, verifying compliance with the plans and specifications, and attending weekly and monthly job site meetings and other duties necessary for the successful completion of the projects
Work with project team members to develop schedule plan and progress strategy for each project.
Support the project with quality control analysis, coordinate with the inspectors to ensure the construction work meets standards specified by designers.
Scope and contract preparation, obtaining various permits, preparing and reviewing project schedules, estimating and verifying change order requests, responding to RFI's and responding to subcontractor and consultants project related questions,
Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility
Preparing weekly and monthly reporting to project team members.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
On time delivery
Customer satisfaction
COMPETENCIES
Work Standards
Continuous Improvement
Initiating Action
Adaptability
Contributing to Team Success
Managing Work (Time Management)
Communication
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s or associates in relative engineering field preferred
0-5 years’ experience in related field
CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Mathematical reasoning
Judgment and decision making
Critical thinking
Reading comprehension
Excellent oral and written communication
Inductive reasoning
Superior negotiating skills
Time management
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Keyboarding/typing
Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively verbally communicate
Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office environment with varying degrees of noise levels
Outside at times; may be exposed to outdoor seasonal temperature extremes
Visit construction sites; air quality/environmental contaminants consistent with an outdoor construction site
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