Field Engineer

Job description

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000 depending upon experience.

TPZP, a Tutor Perini joint‑venture company, is the company selected to execute the California High Speed Rail – construction package one (CP‑1). TPZP is seeking a Field Engineer for the project office in Fresno, CA
.

The California High‑Speed Rail Authority’s Construction Package 1 (CP1) is the first significant construction contract executed on the Initial Operating Section of the High‑Speed Rail project in California’s Central Valley.

The CP1 construction area is a 32‑mile stretch between Avenue 19 in Madera County to East American Avenue in Fresno County, including major work elements in downtown Fresno. It includes 12 roadway/railroad grade separations, two mainline viaducts, one tunnel, realignments of existing railroad tracks, utility relocations, roadway relocations, two trench sections, and a major river crossing over the San Joaquin River.

As a Field Engineer at TPZP JV, reporting to the Project Manager
, you will have the opportunity to:

• Review project plans and develop a construction schedule in coordination with project‑wide activities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors on advance material acquisitions and pre‑construction deliverables.
• Develop/assist with obtaining quotes and draft contracts to meet project requirements.
• Prepare construction work‑plan packages and coordinate pre‑construction meetings while ensuring that all prerequisites to start construction activities are identified and completed.
• Prepare, update and distribute work activity schedules/updates, and communicate across discipline groups and agencies to ensure proper advance notifications and coordination of start times.
• Monitor and participate daily in the field construction process. Provide layout checks and technical reviews of work against requirements. Obtain confirmations from the design engineer as needed.
• Assist with subcontract administration and permanent material suppliers through monitoring correspondence, submittals, RFIs and performance records; maintain accurate payment records.
• Assist in preparing monthly reporting for progress payments, schedule updates, and problem/issue tracking and resolution. Provide accurate and factual assessments of project performance.
• Participate in change orders and claims management.
• Develop and manage relationships with owners, subcontractors, consultants and field personnel.
• Maintain a safe, clean and productive environment by enforcing procedures.
• Maintain project integrity and reputation through compliance with high standards of workplace safety and construction best practices.
• Identify and resolve changing site conditions or other impacts during planning of the work.
• Coordinate and attend pre‑bid and construction meetings.
• Develop quality checks and coordinate permits from appropriate entities.
• Assist in preparing crossing applications and work plans, assuring quality control by subcontractor.
• Manage and submit project close‑out in coordination with the client and third parties.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited institution.
• 5 or more years of construction experience as a field or project engineer on heavy civil projects.
• Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA requirements.
• Project controls techniques (i.e., cost accounting, basic estimating, forecasting, and contracts).
• A strong working knowledge of critical path method and resource scheduling is preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office;
  Primavera P6 is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic – highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Tutor Perini builds extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.