Field Engineer/Assistant Project Manager

E-J Electric Installation Co.•Frederick, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Field Engineer/APM, you will be expected to be a job-site leader in health and safety, ensuring quality of reporting and workmanship, and that all engineering work is completed in a professional and ethical manner. Reporting to a Project Manager, your main functions will include contract administration, project planning, scheduling, and project reporting. This role plays an advisory role to Project Management for contractual, and other project issues while working closely with the General Foreman onsite. The project is the installation of new substation, and you will be involved with the above grade and below grade installation.

Requirements

2-3 years' construction field experience
Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to travel and relocate as needed
Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
Assist with estimating, forecasting, and managing craft install unit rates.
Assist with managing earned value, schedule, change management and cost metrics.
Coordinate construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
Performs other duties as assigned
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various locations and conditions may vary

Responsibilities

Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data related to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator
Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid document
Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents
Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
Assist with estimating, forecasting, and managing craft install unit rates.
Assist with managing earned value, schedule, change management and cost metrics.
Coordinate construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
Performs other duties as assigned