Heavy Civil Field Engineer

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Job Summary

Assists the Project Engineer with being the technical source of information for the project. Responds to questions about drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders and have responsibility for assisting in writing change orders, RFl's, meeting minutes, and reviewing Submittals. Maintains an effective and professional working relationship with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
This position includes three 'steps' (I, II and Senior), which provide for a progression of skill and experience. Step II is used for employees with 2 years of experience in this position, or with experience on larger and more complex projects. This Field Engineer will perform all standard FE responsibilities with a primary focus on concrete batch plant operations and materials quality control for heavy civil projects. The role includes daily oversight of batch plant production, mix designs, calibration, compliance with project specifications, and coordination with operations to maintain production efficiency. Responsibilities also include managing materials testing programs (concrete, aggregates, soils), reviewing test results, resolving nonconformances in the field, and working directly with crews, suppliers, and inspectors to ensure quality is built into the work—not just documented afterward.

Key Responsibilities:

1.    Assists Project Engineer in developing and maintaining as-built drawings and other work tasks and assists with or reviews and processes submittals, change orders, RFl's, and budget forecasting. Ensures the timely and appropriate generation, collection, distribution, storage, retrieval and ultimate disposition of meeting agendas, RFl's and daily reports.
2.    Ensures the administration of the project quality management plan and demonstrates and reinforces a culture of safety throughout the project.
3.    May assist in the calculation of daily production rates and unit costs for self-performed work. Participates in risk management including identification, analysis, response planning and monitoring and control on a project and demonstrates competency in understanding the environmental control processes for the project and takes corrective actions when necessary.
4.    May be responsible for overseeing/managing the BIM (Building Information Modeling) Coordination between Subcontractors and Designers.
5.    May be responsible for the documentation and submittal for the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification of a building and for creating and updating Digital Record Drawings (ORD).
6.    May provide lines, grades and layout as required for the project while maintaining an organized logbook.
7.    May provide the following weekly quantities maintains accurate quantity logs and reports quantities in compliance with the cost control manual. Completed logs are to be filed with the project files. Perform elements of the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget. Demonstrates business acumen within area of responsibility. (Not all Field Engineers track quantities).
8.    Provides support to superintendents required for the execution of the work and assists in the resolution of field problems as necessary.

Minimum Job Requirements:

1.    Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate with others is essential.
2.    Entry-level position that normally requires a four-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical/field experience.
3.    Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) proficiency.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

1.    May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2.    Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3.    Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
4.    Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/workday
5.    Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.
6.    Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
7.    Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

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