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Field Engineer

Field Engineer

CompanyBlue Ridge Power
LocationWake Forest, NC, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad

Requirements

  • 0-1+ years of experience in construction.
  • Ability to independently apply basic principles and fundamental theories of construction management or construction engineering.
  • Ability to independently interpret a variety of technical instructions and documents (e.g. blueprints, design documents, etc.).
  • Basic knowledge of project management principles (such as scheduling and estimating).
  • Basic to Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Procore, and the Internet.
  • Ability to learn and utilize different types of computer software used in Construction Management for managing any aspect of a construction project.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to build relationships and transfer information between different levels of workers.
  • Active listening skills and effective communication, including an openness to diverse input and feedback.
  • Ability to multitask, possessing a strong work ethic, a high degree of detail orientation, and an extreme sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall project management site support during construction: Handle documentation (contracts, submittals, field books, daily reports, safety logs, etc.) efforts.
  • Assist in creating and supporting the administration and execution of quality plans for the project.
  • Serve as a point of contact for direct hire and subcontract workers to problem-solve options and resolve issues.
  • Responsible for assessing a problem, applying both analysis and experience to formulate and recommend a resolution: Appropriately raise matters of urgency to project leadership.
  • Manage the submittal and Request for Information (RFI) processes for specific discipline scopes of work: May assist in the negotiation of contracts.
  • Coordinate with BRP craft/subcontractors/suppliers for specific work packages or scopes to ensure correct information regarding materials, logistics, changes, and quality to reduce impacts on schedule and budget.
  • Identify and provide recommendations to management regarding internal and/or external barriers that prohibit successful building progress; including interaction with subcontractors/craft workers to maintain schedule, quality, and productivity.
  • Evaluate project design and engineering documents for conflicts and sequencing for the most efficient and effective implementation: Handle their organization and distribution to necessary parties. Ensure retention of documents for future needs.
  • Audit, purchase, and procure material, ensure inventory quality, accuracy, storage, and delivery to reduce quality issues as well as impact to space on project site.
  • Support all inspections, including the final inspections and punch list process with the customer for specific discipline scope responsibilities and assist in the preparation of final records for the project.
  • Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience working on construction sites.
  • Working knowledge of project scheduling concepts, techniques, and software such as MS-Project, Primavera P6, or other related industry scheduling tools.