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Field Engineer

19 days ago

Tulsa

Job DescriptionSalary: 65-80k Position: Field Engineer Department: Project Management Reports to: Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager Secondary Reporting: Superintendent Position Summary: The Construction Field Engineer supports construction project teams by managing and coordinating technical aspects on-site. This role ensures the proper implementation of design plans, compliance with specifications, accurate tracking and timely project completion. Responsibilities may vary from project to project, but the Field Engineer always works closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth construction operations. The following duties listed below are representative of the work to be completed in this role. Additional duties or support will be typical throughout the work to ensure success of the team as a whole. Essential Job Functions Examples: • Abide by Company goals and objectives; Safety, Quality, Production and Employee satisfaction., • Foster a positive team environment to create a positive work environment. Safety • Be an active participant in the Safety Program to ensure a positive safety culture throughout the site., • Attend all jobsite safety meetings, as well as completing task appropriate JSAs for work to be performed., • Alert on site Safety staff of any concerns immediately to ensure proper communication both for the site and company-wide. Field Coordination • Understand and be familiar with all drawings, specifications, standard plans and models, as well as Watts Electrics scope of work. Utilize documents for identifying conflicts and scope gaps., • Identify field work changes and report them to Project Management for approval prior to completing out of scope work., • Work with jobsite Superintendent to generate short-term schedules and submit to the Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager, • Collaborate with prime and other contractors on sequencing of work to prevent congestion in work areas. Communicate needs for ensuring efficiency of Watts Electrics scope of work., • Monitor field production regularly for schedule adherence and communicate any discrepancies., • Ensure all field personnel are utilizing the most up to date information including as-built drawings., • Provide technical guidance to field teams., • Attend all site meetings as assigned. Material Procurement • Coordinate all field deliveries. Ensure the crews are maintaining neat and orderly storage areas to maximize efficiency., • Review material submittals and ensure delivered materials are in compliance with approved submittals., • Collect and submit all delivery documentation for stored material billings, • Complete periodic review of material on site to ensure shortages do not delay production. Job Costing • Collect and submit field installation quantity tracking at least daily to ensure up to date LCPR (Labor Cost Productivity Reporting) data., • Review LCPR for discrepancies from budget, investigate items not in alignment to evaluate for potential improvements and accuracy. Management Responsibilities • Collaborate with designers and other contractors to resolve design or constructability issues., • Complete daily reporting and other required reporting promptly., • Assist Project Admin/Coordinator with field-related questions., • Work closely with Project Management in generation of RFIs, submittals and change orders., • Work with Project Manager and Field Supervisor to ensure all testing and quality reporting is completed in a timely fashion. This includes such items as GPC coordinate records, photo documentation, daily reporting, quality checklists, etc. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and or Experience • Must possess a high-school diploma., • Construction Technology Degree or Higher is Preferred or, • Minimum 5 Years experience completing related work, • Strong understanding of construction materials and methods. Preferred Talents: To perform this position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: • Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data., • Diligent Must be consistent and pay attention to details to ensure accuracy of reporting and documentation., • Organizational Skills Must be able to maintain accuracy and structured organization of a wide variety of information and documentation, • Tenacity A sense of urgency and desire to push tasks and projects over the finish line even when challenges stand in their way., • Flexibility Ability to work with frequent interruption and adaptation. The first responsibility of everyone is Safety, the second responsibility of support staff to remove any barriers hindering the field personnel., • Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weakness; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others., • Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on resolving conflicts; Maintains confidentiality; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions., • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information., • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed., • Quality Management -Looks for ways to improve and promote quality in assigned duties., • Ethics -Treats peClearlople with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values., • Motivation/Initiative - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence, Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes action for self-development., • Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to the means necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan., • Computer Literacy Ability to operate a computer with ease. A knowledge of Microsoft products and the ability to adapt to new programs as required by the job. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hand to finger, talk and hear phone conversations and virtual conferences. The employee is regularly required to walk on uneven surfaces and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position will be based at a construction site and will move as projects are completed. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate in the office, while regular exposure to site conditions will result in the employee being experiencing outside weather conditions; occasionally exposed to wet and or humid conditions. Moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the jobsite environment is usually moderate. Other Requirements • Project location has potential to change ability to travel out of town is necessary., • A clean driving record including no DWI or major violations in the last two years in order to operate Company vehicles on trips to jobsites., • Ability to clear a TSA or government background check to access secure and sensitive government areas. Career Path This role is often a stepping stone to positions such as Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager. Watts Electric Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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