Overview
The Field Engineer position at Shimizu North America fills a critical support role within our Construction Department; supporting the PM and General Supt. and assisting in the administrative functions on multi-million-dollar construction projects. The Field Engineer is exposed to the entire lifecycle of major construction projects from estimating and bidding through punch list and project close-out. As you develop in this role, we will add more responsibilities as you demonstrate a solid understanding of assigned tasks and continually execute deliverables.
Responsibilities
- BID PACKAGES : Bid Package Preparation
- Assist PM to create scopes of work.
- Create Bid Packages as necessary.
- Notify contractors of pending bid packages to generate interest and send invitations
- Call on contractors to confirm receipt and ensure proper bid coverage
- Respond to contractor RFIs and provide prompt responses
- Work with PM to level bids
Construction Administration RFIs
Review RFIs received from Contractors & SubcontractorsSubmit RFIs to Design Team to resolve in timely fashionSubmittals
Create Submittal log utilizing Procore (and other project management software)Coordinate with PM to assign appropriate due dates for submittalsFollow-up with Subcontractors to ensure submittals are complete by deadlineMeetings
Take Meeting minutes and distributeProject Schedule
Work with PM to track project schedule on weekly basis (or as needed)Drawings
Ensure drawings sets are kept current and subcontractors are notified of changes.Field Responsibilities
Assist in monitoring general contractors' work and safety.Punch List & Close-out
Work with PM & Superintendent to create, track, and complete Project PunchlistCompile as-built drawingsContracts
Prepare purchase orders and create subcontractsQualifications
Work Experience Requirements
3-5 years of experience in Construction and site workWorking knowledge of construction or design engineering required.Experience in manufacturing plant construction is a plus.Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to work with computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, MS Project, Outlook, and to learn others as needed.Job Details
Seniority level : Not ApplicableEmployment type : Full-timeIndustries : Construction#J-18808-Ljbffr