Multifamily Field Engineer

Description

Job Summary

Entry Field Management position with minor construction experience that through direction from both the Project Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent provides on-site coordination and assistance for all phases of the construction project. Will include management of hourly trade employees and subcontractors and at the same time gaining experience and skills required for position advancement.                                       

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Although other duties may be assigned as needed, the key responsibilities and duties of the job are:       
• Assist the project team in any capacity directed.
• Work closely with the project team monitoring the safety, cost, scheduling quality control, and punch of the construction projects.
• Be responsible for the completion of quality control checklists and updating of lists and filing correctly.
• Assist with the coordination of material deliveries with the Project/Assistance Superintendent.
• Be responsible for specific trades or scopes of work performance from the start of work through the final punch.
• Assist with the punch process as directed on the project. Dependent upon project staffing, may be required to report the daily headcount of Subcontractors on the worksite for each of the required construction trades.
• Dependent upon project staffing, may be required to police job site cleanup.
• Submit notification of inadequate cleanup with pictures to the responsible subcontractor and ensure the situation is resolved.
• Dependent upon project staffing, may be required to take pictures of construction progress on a daily/weekly basis and saved them in appropriate job files.

Education and Experience

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field of study. 

Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience. Formal internships can be used to satisfy the experience requirement.  

Skills, Certifications, and Designations

The skills, certifications, and designations needed to be successful in the job        

Skills: Basic understanding of construction terms, fundamentals, and plan reading, with exposure to scheduling, cost accounting, and job site safety. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, Procore, and similar computer programs. Strong verbal and written communication aptitude, as well as teamwork, problem-solving, and initiative. Willing to accept direction and follow through to ensure work assignments are completed. Desire to learn and strive for promotion.      

Physical Requirements, Environmental & Hazardous Specifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Team members may perform other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Heavy Physical Activity      

Job requires team member to be mobile; frequently lifting 50 to 80 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 100 pounds. The duties of the job require the frequent use of hand and fingers to type, reach, grasp, and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. In addition, it requires the ability to stand, climb, stoop, kneel crouch, crawl, and navigate uneven surfaces. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Job duties require the physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, work above ground level on construction hoists, ability to climb ladders, negotiate work areas under construction, and maintain balance and equilibrium to prevent falling. Job frequently involves exposure to dust, fumes, odors, heavy machinery, machinery with moving parts, scaffolding and high places, and noise (must shout to be heard).