Lead Concrete Field Engineer

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Job Summary:

The Lead Concrete Field Engineer leads construction engineers in a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline for a particular area of the project. Provides engineering assistance to superintendents, directs assigned personnel in meeting cost and time schedules, verifies materials, equipment, and quality and assures results meet design requirements. We will be pouring a lot of concrete (a lot of elevated work) with heavy duty reinforcement, sometimes in cold weather, and we're looking for folks with that kind of experience. Receives technical and operational supervision from supervising construction engineer or assigned supervising discipline superintendent. Provides technical and administrative direction to subordinate construction engineers and others, as assigned. Jobsite contacts are with superintendents and subcontractor’s personnel associated with construction engineering Continuous interfacing with client personnel, pertaining to negotiations on subcontract changes Interface with the engineering design functional group to identify and resolve design- related issues as implemented in the field. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the activities of assigned construction engineers, such as the application of drawings, specifications, and subcontracts.
• Directs preparation of quantity listings of field purchased material and equipment and initiates requisitions for field purchases.
• Supervises preparation of construction drawings and schedules, design of temporary construction facilities, and ensures preparation of “as built” drawings and other job plans Assists subordinate construction engineers and superintendents.
• Interpreting design drawings.
• Monitoring equipment installation and planning for delivery of construction materials and equipment.
• Assuring that proper warehousing and storage exists to ensure environmental protection.
• Reviews specifications, purchase orders, subcontracts, inspection reports, delivery schedules, instruction manuals, and technical data.
• Administers assigned subcontracts to ensure contract remains up to date in areas such as drawings, specifications, cost, and schedule.
• Coordinates with the Field Construction Manager on activities affecting the contract administration operation.
• Coordinates with engineering design on constructability issues.
• Supervises subcontractor work efforts and administers routine subcontract changes and interfaces with client personnel; may represent the company in contractual discussions and negotiations.
• Performs personnel evaluation of assigned subordinate personnel and ensures they receive progressive training.
• May direct minimal numbers of manual craft field forces during project closeout.
• Works with various functions to ensure the project achieves corporate goals set for environmental, safety & health, quality, cost, and schedule

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience​; or in lieu of a degree, 10+ years of progressive civil related construction/craft experience, civil engineering, and/or civil field engineering experience. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• An understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes, including Standard Work Process Procedures, is preferred. 

• Experience in semiconductor fabrication facilities is preferred. 

• Working knowledge of ACI 301, 318, 117-10, 305R, 306R, CRSI, AISC, RCSC 

• Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs), including TEAMWorks, Aconex, DSCS, Unifier, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools used on Bechtel projects. 

• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.  Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.

• Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces.  Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H). Demonstrated commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.

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