Assistant Field Engineer

Assistant Field Engineer role at James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS)

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all.

• Perform responsibilities with excellence in service, integrity and building relationships as exemplified in DAVIS core values
• Assist with the process of installing all survey control work for project
• Performs basic survey functions using measuring tape, plumb bob, chalk lines, carpenters level, square, survey prisms, tribrach, tripods, pole and builders level
• Perform basic functions using data collector in conjunction with manual and robotic total stations
• Basic ability to interpret plans for layout of locations and quality control in field
• Assist with the creation of Layout Control Sheets for projects
• Performs plane geometry and trigonometry to determine coordinate locations for layout
• Monitor that subcontractor’s performance is in accordance with contract requirements and industry accepted standards
• Maintain clean and organized equipment and office files; assists with maintenance of project documents including posting drawings with design changes and documentation of as-built field conditions.
• Assist with recordkeeping in the form of field notes, sketches, reports and daily logs
• Assist with interpretation of drawings and specifications including review of shop drawings and submittals for consistency with contract documents
• Understand and review field computations
• Perform quality control inspections
• Prepare work areas at job site for field engineering activities
• Maintain inventory of survey supplies needed for project
• Knowledgeable of DAVIS engineering best practices
• Perform equipment internal calibrations and maintain outside calibration schedule
• Perform other duties as assigned

• SAFETY – Consistently works within DAVIS safety standards; promotes safety as a priority with coworkers, subcontractors and external clients
• TEAM COLLABORATION – Works effectively within their own team and across the organization; promotes team atmosphere and culture; has a positive, can-do attitude
• COMMITMENT TO QUALITY – Applies DAVIS standards to produce high quality work on a consistent basis; produces work that is accurate and reliable, actively demonstrates excellence in service; builds and maintains integrity as a core function of their job and in their relationships with others
• CHAMPIONS DAVIS BUSINESS – Consistently markets DAVIS business within the scope of their job; actively seeks and/or supports new business opportunities; actively builds relationships and encourages others to do the same

• Required
• Minimum two (2) years' construction engineering experience
• Associate or Bachelors degree in Engineering, Surveying, or a related field preferred
• Proficient at reading and understanding contract drawing, including but not limited to both structural and architectural drawings, with the ability to cross check between the two documents as needed*
• Decision making, research and analytical problem solving skills*
• Time management with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands, and to work independently*
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization*
• MS Office – Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook experience*
• Experience with software applications (i.e.: CAD, Modeling, Point Creation Tools, Data Collection Software, etc.)
• Experience working with total stations and handheld field controllers

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is responsible to maintain fitness-for-duty while holding the above-described position and should be able to perform the essential tasks of the position in a safe, appropriate, and effective manner. This refers to the physical, mental and emotional duties of the job.

Reaching above and below, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending. The employee must occasionally lift/carry/move up to 75…