Field Engineer - BYU Provo - Los Alamos, NM

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Field Engineer - BYU Provo - Los Alamos, NM role at Vet Jobs

Location:

Los Alamos, New Mexico. On-site role as listed in the job post.

The Field Engineer (FE) works directly for the Superintendent and is expected to exercise judgment and discretion in making recommendations, implementing policies and procedures and handling a wide variety of matters in the field. The primary purpose of the position is to proactively aid the Superintendent in front-line field management. The FE is responsible for the majority of the layout on a project, supervision of trade workers and subcontractor employees, lift drawings, safety, and quality control responsibilities.

Although most time is in the field, some duties may require work in the field office. This is a safety sensitive position.

• 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. 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 and direction of work forces 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.

Bachelor's degree

• A 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture or Construction Management.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel-based templates, Project Sight, Primavera and Auto Desk Suite.

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

• Moderate work with lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Walking, standing, kneeling, sitting, crouching, reaching, stooping, reading blueprints, and taking/verifying field measurements.
• Climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding; exposure to varying temperatures and outdoor elements; noisy environments.

Generous benefits for salaried employees, including company-paid medical, life, AD&D, long-term disability, 401(k) with potential COLA, health savings account (HSA, not available in Hawaii), and employee assistance program (EAP). Optional vision and dental insurance. Paid time off beginning upon hire. Eligible for annual bonus plan and, for this role, a company cell phone or allowance, and a vehicle or vehicle allowance.

COLA may be included based on position/location.

City:
Los Alamos

State:
New Mexico

Job Code:
Construction1 Construction

Affiliate Sponsor:
Hensel Phelps