Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited institution
Preferred experience in heavy civil construction
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Knowledge of construction safety and OSHA requirements
Familiarity with project controls techniques like cost accounting and forecasting
Strong understanding of critical path method and resource scheduling
Experience with Microsoft Office and Primavera P6
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Attention to detail with a knack for spotting discrepancies
Highly motivated with a strong work ethic
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
Review project plans and develop a construction schedule in coordination with project activities.
Coordinate with subcontractors for material acquisitions and pre-construction deliverables.
Assist in obtaining quotes and drafting contracts to meet project needs.
Prepare construction work plan packages and coordinate pre-construction meetings.
Update and distribute work activity schedules, ensuring proper communication across teams.
Monitor daily field construction processes and conduct layout checks against requirements.
Assist with subcontract administration and maintain accurate payment records.
Prepare monthly reports for progress payments and issue tracking.
Participate in change orders and claims management.
Identify and resolve changing site conditions during planning.
Develop quality checks and coordinate necessary permits.
Manage project close-out in collaboration with clients and third parties.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on a significant civil construction project.
Gain hands-on experience in field engineering and project management.
Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals.
Potential for career advancement within the company.
Exposure to various aspects of construction management and engineering.
Full Job Description
Entry-Level Field Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction - Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project opportunity in White Plains, New York.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Review project plans and develops a construction schedule in coordination with project-wide activities.
Coordinate with subcontractors on advance material acquisitions and pre-construction deliverables
Develop and assist with obtaining quotes and draft contracts to meet project requirements.
Prepare construction work plan packages and coordinate pre-construction meetings while ensuring that all prerequisites to start construction activities are identified and completed.
Prepare, update, and distribute work activity schedules/updates, and communicates across discipline groups and agencies to ensure proper advance notifications and coordination of start times.
Monitor and participate daily in field construction process. Provides layout checks and technical reviews of work against requirements. Obtains confirmations from design engineer as needed
Assist with subcontract administration and permanent material suppliers through monitoring of correspondence, submittals, RFI's, and performance records; Maintains accurate payment records.
Assist in preparing monthly reporting for progress payments, schedule updates, and problem/issue tracking and resolution. Provides accurate and factual assessments of project performance.
Participate in change orders and claims management
Identify and resolves changing site conditions or other impacts during planning of the work
Develop quality checks and coordinate permits from appropriate entities
Manage and submit project close-out in coordination with the client and third parties
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or similar, from an accredited institution
Heavy Civil construction experience preferred
Experience with AutoCAD
Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA Requirements.
A strong working knowledge of the critical path method and resource scheduling.
Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and Primavera P6.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
Strong work ethic - Highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right.
The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Other Job Requirements:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Compensation:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $80k to $110k annually.
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
