Construction Field Engineer at Wildcat Construction Co Inc. in Wichita, Kansas

Posted in Management 10 days ago.

Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

Wildcat has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities. We also have a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main electrical distribution.

The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The incumbent will have oversight of very large construction projects. The responsibilities range from the actual physical construction of each segment to ensuring that environmental guidelines are met throughout the process. Field engineers are hands-on and spend a lot of time both in the office and out at the physical construction site. This role is classified as safety sensitive.

ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

Assist the Project Manager and field construction supervisor in performing the day to day duties to facilitate and manage the pre-construction and construction activities

Preparing and tracking project submittals, assisting in maintaining the performance of each subcontractor, verifying compliance with the plans and specifications, and attending weekly and monthly job site meetings and other duties necessary for the successful completion of the projects

Work with project team members to develop schedule plan and progress strategy for each project.

Support the project with quality control analysis, coordinate with the inspectors to ensure the construction work meets standards specified by designers.

Scope and contract preparation, obtaining various permits, preparing and reviewing project schedules, estimating and verifying change order requests, responding to RFI's and responding to subcontractor and consultants project related questions,

Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility

Preparing weekly and monthly reporting to project team members.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

On time delivery

Customer satisfaction

COMPETENCIES

Work Standards

Continuous Improvement

Initiating Action

Adaptability

Contributing to Team Success

Managing Work (Time Management)

Communication

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s or associates in relative engineering field preferred

0-5 years’ experience in related field

CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Mathematical reasoning

Judgment and decision making

Critical thinking

Reading comprehension

Excellent oral and written communication

Inductive reasoning

Superior negotiating skills

Time management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Keyboarding/typing

Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy

Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Ability to effectively verbally communicate

Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office environment with varying degrees of noise levels

Outside at times; may be exposed to outdoor seasonal temperature extremes

Visit construction sites; air quality/environmental contaminants consistent with an outdoor construction site

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Project Management

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