Field Engineer - Zachry Corporation

Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters^®

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Job Summary   

The Field Engineer supports and manages operations in the field and provides accurate information to project controls of the work activities accomplished in the field. He or she assists superintendents and foremen in building the work accurately based on drawings and specifications and reports to the project engineer. A successful field engineer will need to interface between craft supervision, owners, vendors, subcontractors, and members of the project team.  

  Essential Functions  

• Participate in the Estimate Turnover Meeting   
• Assist in converting the estimate to a control budget and set up job files  
• Coordinate and review submittals  
• Attend and participate in daily and weekly safety meetings  
• Manage quantities and perform quantity takeoffs as required  
• Procure, schedule, and manage subcontractors and material suppliers to ensure crews' needs are met  
• Assist in work plan development and monitoring with project engineer, superintendents, and foremen  
• Manage quantity and cost reporting as accurately as possible, report results to superintendents and foremen  
• Implement quality assurance and quality control processes to verify construction activities against engineering specifications
• Perform inspections on materials, workmanship, and construction methods to ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements
• Collaborate with project managers to develop and execute quality control plans and ensure adherence to them
• Identify deviations from plans and specifications, propose corrective actions, and work with site teams to ensure timely resolutions
• Document and report quality control findings, non-conformities, and corrective actions
• Assist with change order pricing  
• Participate in the project document control process and assist in the as-built drawing process  
• Assist in documentation between ZCC and owner, subcontractors, and suppliers  
• Maintain accurate record set of project drawings and specifications  
• Participate in the project close-out process  
• Finalize cost report quantities used for payment applications and project reports  

 Required Skills & Experience  

• Must be able to obtain airport security clearance 
• Travel Required
• ACI Certificate for Concrete Field Testing Technician preferred
• 1 years’ recent heavy highway, road, and bridge construction experience (prefer a prior internship with a heavy civil contractor)   
• Medium to large project experience ($10M) is preferred  
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline is preferred  
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications  
• Work independently as well as part of a team  
• Strong leadership skills  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills  
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented  
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Excel and Word  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills  

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.  

Benefits & EOE 

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.  

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil and building work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.  

Notice to Staffing Agencies 

Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.