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Field Engineer

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The Field Engineer is responsible for executing accurate and timely project layout activities for commercial concrete construction projects. This role manages project startup, daily layout operations, site control verification, and as-built data collection to support project accuracy, quality, and efficient field execution. The Field Engineer works closely with project teams and the FE Manager to coordinate layout schedules, maintain equipment, provide necessary documentation, and identify potential issues that could lead to rework. The position also supports the company’s safety program and ensures all layout and as-built activities are completed in accordance with established standards and project deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Project Startup:
  • Create a new project in the data collector.
  • Import the data files created by the FE manager.
  • Double-check site control to ensure everything is within tolerance to continue.
  • Coordinate with the project team on when and how the work will commence.
  • Ensure the needed layout materials are provided.
  • Start layout.
  • Project Maintenance:
  • Continue daily layout needs for the project. Always try to stay ahead of the work.
  • Communicate with the team to better schedule daily activities.
  • Coordinate the necessary as-built information and capture it.
  • Provide as-built data to FE manager.
  • Ancillary Tasks:
  • Maintain and clean equipment.
  • Request supplies and materials through FE manager before necessary.
  • Actively participate in the safety program.
  • QA/QC of project to assist project team in minimalizing rework.
  • As-built Standards:
  • Walls – Site and retaining walls with critical placement relative to other elements must be as-built at the bottom, middle, and top at approximately 25’ increments.
  • Columns – When necessary, two adjacent faces should be shot next to each visible corner at the bottom, middle, and top.
  • Slabs – Shots should be taken at the appropriate grid increments to show the condition of placement.
  • Anchor bolts – All anchor bolts should be shot horizontally and vertically at the top of each bolt in the pattern. Also collect the top of concrete to determine bolt projection. Ensure all bolts are plumb before collecting data. All data is to be collected as soon as possible and sent to the FE manager.
  • Deadline – Have all as-builts delivered by the 20th of every month unless needed earlier.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Work Environment/Physical Demand This position works primarily in the field on our projects and occasionally travels to the office as required. This position requires long periods of standing, crouching, walking, and climbing up and down the stairs.

Position type, travel, and expected hours of work This is a full-time, office/field hybrid position. Typical hours will range from 45-50 hours per week and are subject to change. This role requires the ability to work nontypical days, and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is also necessary.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, seven (7) years related experience, and a minimum of 4 years in a management position.
  • Knowledge of all phases of concrete and building construction
  • Exceptional strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to negotiate, resolve conflict, and deal effectively with all internal and external stakeholders professionally and respectfully.
  • Motivated, trustworthy, solutions-oriented team player with/ desire to consistently improve
  • Strong organization skills to manage and prioritize multiple urgent initiatives
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
  • Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving (for any driver)
  • Ability to pass drug screening.
  • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree emphasizing civil engineering, construction management, construction science, or concrete industry management is highly desired. And,
  • 3 - 5 Years of previous experience working in a similar role with a major commercial concrete contractor.
  • In lieu of a degree,10 years of industry experience, including five years as a Field Engineer for a major commercial concrete contractor, may be accepted.

Benefits

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

  • Weekly pay
  • PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
  • Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
  • Scholarship opportunities for dependents
  • Leadership development opportunities
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