Field Project Engineer

Brice IncorporatedRegular

Pay Range: $29.00 - $35.00 per hour

Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture. 

Our employees’ commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.  

What does Brice Incorporated do?

Brice Companies are a family of businesses providing civil construction, marine services, equipment rentals and quarry materials. We complete projects in remote locations throughout Alaska, continually performing exceptional work through the challenging conditions of these regions. Our outstanding reputation is built on a foundation of getting the job done, regardless of the obstacles and doing it right the first time, on deadline and on budget.

What can you expect?

As the Field Project Engineer, you will work onsite in Fairbanks, AK with 60% - 80% travel supporting field based operations with office work, you are responsible for assisting the Project Manager (PM), onsite Superintendent and Foremen with the administration of the project.  Your specific responsibilities include daily input of job time, tracking of quantities, daily reporting, storm water reporting, hiring documentation, safety administration, quality control plan implementation, schedule updates and assistance with cost and revenue projections.

How will you do it?

• Code and enter payroll and equipment time into HeavyJob daily.
• Complete daily report and attach project photos for transmittal to PM.
• Track quantities complete and collect documentation daily.
• Ensure project complies with approved Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and maintain all documentation and inspections required for the SWPPP.
• Review and document Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and ensure they are used properly by the crew and reported to the PM.
• Review safety plan and ensure compliance.  Modify the safety plan as needed to address changing conditions.
• Setup and maintain local hire employee packets and required support documentation.  Provide corporate payroll accountants with information necessary to update status forms.
• Setup and maintain organized field office files.
• Track and report fuel usage daily.
• Assist PM and Superintendent with project schedule and cost projection updates.
• Generate correspondence to project owner, suppliers and subcontractors as needed.
• Recognize, document, and provide proper notification of changed work and conditions.
• Review pay estimates.  Ensure quantities completed are accurately reflected in the current estimate.  Report subcontractor quantities complete to Project Business Manager (PBM) and PM for each pay estimate to facilitate proper subcontractor payment schedule.
• Generate submittal register.  Collect submittals from vendors and subcontractors.  Ensure submittals conform to specifications and are approved by the owner.  Verify materials match submittals at time of ordering and when they arrive on the job site.
• Generate and maintain a quality control plan.  Ensure testing occurs at required frequencies and is documented.  Monitor and report deficiencies.
• Maintain traffic control plans (TCP’s).  Verify plan conforms to specifications and traffic control standards.  Modify as needed to promote safe and efficient hauling.
• Implement Brice’s substance abuse testing program.
• Assist the grade checker to ensure staking conforms to plans and specs.  Record grade checker quality control checks and field book entries into the project files.
• Maintain project inventory and perform procurement functions, as necessary. 
• Travel to remote location for work related purposes for extended periods of time (up to 80%).
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Technical knowledge of various field construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction, architectural, and building industry standard operating practices/procedures.
• Ability to prepare accurate budgets and cost estimates, knowledge of fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Ability to create, read, and understand complex documents.
• Knowledge of procurement rules and regulations.
• Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and general time management.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Effective professional communication and interpersonal skills regarding: Internal and external written, graphical, and verbal communications, presentations, negotiation, working with other departments and personnel to accomplish project objectives.
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with customers and organizations, exceptional follow-up skills. 
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Excellent analytical and forecasting skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
• Ability to actively listen and provide high quality customer service.
• Ability to do business ethically with customers, vendors, and co-workers. 
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, detect unobvious facts and issues, and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems.
• Ability to collaborate, partner, and exercise change management skills.
• Knowledge of basic revenue models, project ledger, and cost-to-completion projections.
• Ability to comply with and enforce standard policies and procedures.
• Ability to read construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to use standard business computers and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Project. 
• Ability to perform under deadlines and adjust work schedule to meet goals
• Ability to Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.

Who is Brice Incorporated looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering required; related construction project experience may be substituted for a degree on a year for year basis.
• One-year related experience in Construction or Industrial workplace setting.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and clean driving record and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Brice Inc.’s Driving Policy.
• This position is 60% - 80% field-based operations with office work, the ability to travel for work related purposes is required.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving and background screening.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Incorporated:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs – We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers.  We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
• 0-2 years 15 days
• 3-5 years 23 days
• 6-9 years 27 days
• 10-14 years 30 days
• 15-19 years 33 days
• 20 or more years 37.5 days
• 10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary “Floating” Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at [email protected]  

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select Brice Incorporated under the company tab.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Incorporated?  Simply reach out to [email protected]  

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started!

For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to [email protected]

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Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

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Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
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