Infrastructure Area Field Engineer

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Project Overview:

Job Summary:

The Infrastructure Area Field Engineer is responsible for the organization and direction of multi-discipline field engineering personnel and activities relating to construction engineering, subcontracts, and engineering liaison with the design functional group for the Infrastructure GBU scope of works. #LI-SP1

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with design engineering group for constructability and design issues.
• Establish a design/field engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineer, including agreement on engineering deliverables and overall construction Application configuration management.
• Responsible for quantity take-off, control, tracking, reporting, and forecasting.
• Direct the design of temporary construction facilities as required.
• Direct the preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services, and equipment.
• Review material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials.
• Coordinate and monitor the interface between the construction automation plan and the project controls program at the jobsite.
• Develop and manage the construction quality program.
• Direct preparation of cost estimates for construction activities and coordinate the preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports.
• Coordinate with Superintendents and Subcontractors to plan construction schedules.
• Develop and recommend the construction field engineering organization and staffing plan for approval by the Infrastructure Area Manager (or appropriate level of Project Management) and prepare employee requisitions
• Undertake training needs analysis and develop Field Engineering Training Plan for the project.
• Ensure compliance with the implementation, accuracy, and use of all Construction Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Direct preparation of Construction Release Packages (CRPs) / Turnover Packages (TOPs) for submittal to pre-ops.

education and experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other relevant technical discipline from an accredited university as well as a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant work experience, or 12-14 years relevant experience in the absence of a degree
• A minimum of five years field engineering experience in at least one discipline as well as a minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Experienced implementing and utilizing Bechtel Standard Work Process Procedures.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of direct hire construction.

• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.

• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts. Knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.

• Extensive background in construction projects, managing staff, providing leadership, maintaining good client relationships and developing talent within the project.

• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H). Demonstrated commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.

• Computer-literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

• Familiar with current industry quality standards.

• Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Knowledge of cost management including estimating and forecast development.

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