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Senior Field Engineer

Ashville, NC, United States


Job Summary  
The Senior Field Engineer supports and manages operations in the field and provides accurate information to project controls of the work activities accomplished in the field. He or she assists superintendents and foremen in building the work accurately based on drawings and specifications and reports to the project engineer. A successful field engineer will need to interface between craft supervision, owners, vendors, subcontractors, and members of the project team. Travel Required.
Essential Functions 

Participate in the Estimate Turnover Meeting  
Perform quantity takeoffs 
Assist in converting the estimate to a controlled budget and set up job files 
Coordinate and review submittals 
Attend and participate in daily and weekly safety meetings 
Manage quantities and perform quantity takeoffs, as required 
Procure and schedule subcontractors and materials to ensure crews' needs are met 
Manage subcontractors and suppliers with the support of staff, superintendents, and foremen 
Assist in work plan development and monitoring with project engineer, superintendents, and foremen 
Manage quantity and cost reporting as accurately as possible, report results to superintendents and foremen 
Assist with change order pricing 
Participate in the project document control process 
Assist in documentation between ZCC and owner, subcontractors, and suppliers 
Maintain accurate record set of project drawings and specifications 
Participate in the project close-out process 
Finalize cost report quantities used for payment applications and project reports 
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of As-Built drawings 
Miscellaneous/Other duties, as required 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. 
Required Skills & Experience  

Must be able to obtain airport security clearance 
3-5 years’ recent heavy highway, road, and bridge construction experience (prefer a prior internship with a heavy civil contractor)  
Medium to large project experience ($10M+) is required 
Experience in supporting multiple disciplines related to heavy civil projects 
Experience with Hard Dollar and SAP systems preferred 
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline is preferred 
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications 
Work independently as well as part of a team 
Strong leadership skills 
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills 
Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented 
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Excel and Word 
Strong verbal and written communication skills 
Travel Required

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  • Salary

    $80,000.00 - $110,000.00

  • Location

    Ashville, NC, United States

  • Employment Type

    Permanent

  • Minimum Experience