Field Engineer

Summary

Hensel Phelps is an employee-owned construction company that delivers projects across the nation. The Field Engineer supports the Superintendent with front-line field management, including project layout, trade partner supervision, safety, quality control, material coordination, and construction technology activities.

Responsibilities

• Project layout (surveying) in conformance with design and contract documents
• Check concrete forms for accuracy and adequacy of construction, including all embedded items, before placement of concrete
• Perform production trend analysis for quantities of work in place and report for the weekly and monthly schedule and cost control reports
• Assist with quality control, site safety initiatives and coordination of trade partners as delegated by the project superintendent
• May include directing a small work force to gain supervisory experience
• Coordinate material deliveries by checking material requirements in advance and comparing with the delivery status
• Additionally, inspect materials delivered to the job for quantity, quality and condition, and report on missing and/or damaged items
• Assist foremen and trade partners with interpretation of plans and specifications
• Oversight of trade partners, as assigned, and direction of workforces (e.g., a labor crew) of employees or trade partner employees to gain supervisory experience
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc
• Collaborate with the VDC team on VDC scope of work, execution plan and deliverables related to field operations
• Review and navigate within the current 3D model viewing and scheduling software

Skills

• A 4 -year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management or related field
• 1 year of expereince and/or a combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Strong communication skills
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, ProjectSight, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite
• Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• • The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity
• • Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc
• • Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer
• • The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration
• • Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas
• • The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen
• • Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements
• • Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights
• • Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch
• • Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist
• • Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate
• • Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures
• • Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind
• A 4 -year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management or related field
• 1 year of expereince and/or a combination of education and experience
• Past internships in the construction industry are preferred, but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A 4 -year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management or related field
• 1 year of expereince and/or a combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Strong communication skills
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, ProjectSight, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite
• Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• • The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity
• • Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc
• • Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer
• • The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration
• • Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas
• • The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen
• • Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements
• • Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights
• • Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch
• • Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist
• • Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate
• • Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures
• • Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind
• A 4 -year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management or related field
• 1 year of expereince and/or a combination of education and experience

Nice to Haves

• Past internships in the construction industry are preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Company paid medical insurance for salaried employees
• Company paid life insurance for salaried employees
• Company paid accidental death & dismemberment insurance for salaried employees
• Company paid long-term disability insurance for salaried employees
• 401(K) retirement plan for salaried employees
• Health savings account (HSA) for salaried employees (HSA not available in Hawaii)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for salaried employees
• Employee paid enrollment in vision insurance
• Employee paid enrollment in dental insurance
• Paid time off for salaried employees beginning upon hire
• Annual bonus plan for salaried positions (project engineers and above), subject to company and employee performance
• Company cell phone or cell phone allowance for all salaried employees, in accordance with company policy
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance for salaried employees (project engineers and above), in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies
• Cost of living adjustment (COLA) based on position location, subject to periodic review and adjustment