Field Engineer at FlatironDragados in Virginia Beach, VA

Summary: FlatironDragados is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to oversee critical aspects of construction projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with engineering standards, managing project resources, and evaluating production performance. Responsibilities: - Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget - Collects, coordinates and analysis shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance - Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule - Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies - Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs - Reviews and approves daily timecards for all Company construction crews. Works with Office Manager, payroll and job construction supervisors to resolve timecard inquiries, as needed - Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site - Works with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins. Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin - Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed - Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in a related field required - 1+ years of construction engineering experience required - Beginner knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project - Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others - Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management Required Skills: Construction engineering, Construction equipment, Construction techniques, Construction scheduling, Production time management, Drawing and specifications, Building materials, Quality assurance, Project cost coding, Project scheduling, Permit management Benefits: Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program, Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP, Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical, Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program