Field Engineer

About the role

CK Construction Group has been providing construction services to private and public agencies since 1956. We have established a strong reputation within our markets by executing projects on time and within budget while adhering to strict quality control and safety measures. We have the people, equipment, construction materials, experience, and bonding capacity to complete most any size project.

We offer comprehensive design phase and construction phase services under all delivery and contractual methods, including construction management, general contracting, design-build, and design-assist. In addition, we offer self-perform construction services including concrete, steel erection, carpentry, drywall and acoustical ceilings and an in-house AWI Certified mill shop.

We are always looking for talent in the areas of engineering and construction management positions. Check out our website to learn more and apply today!

Position Summary

The Field Engineer (FE) position is designed to give experience in project management, on-site project supervision, and estimating. This exposure to CK's different career paths will set a firm foundation for the FE to have a better understanding of the different departments and how they interact in the construction process.

During the project management rotation, the FE will assist in providing technical support to the company supervisors and the trades to ensure construction work complies with all standards, codes, and specification.

During the on-site project supervision rotation, the FE will provide overall on-site administrative and technical management on a construction project site. They will also oversee the day-to-day operations of work performed including work performed by sub-contracted vendors.

During the estimating rotation, the FE will assist in gathering, calculating and compiling data for use in bid proposal estimates for one or more disciplines.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Safety

• Assist in the compliance of the company's safety program and enforce company's safety program and culture
• Maintain a Safety-First environment and Zero At Risk Behaviors culture

Project Management

Planning and Scheduling

• Attend job meetings
• Produce meeting minutes
• Process submittals and shop drawings
• Obtain permits, stamps, or certificates that are required
• Assist project team with site planning
• Maintain and keep schedules up-to-date

Project Control

• Enter change orders, purchase orders, and subcontracts into Viewpoint
• Code invoices
• Set-up and maintain Request for Information (RFI) log
• Provide technical support to the project team
• Create and maintain as-built documents
• Create and track completion of punch lists
• Post and update addenda and bulletins into contract documents
• Assemble project close-out documentation
• Cost Management
• Obtain pricing for materials
• Assist with material purchasing
• Sets-up and maintain Change Estimate (CE) log and Purchase Order (PO) Log
• Assist Project Manager in estimating change orders
• Enter and track job quantities
• Set-up, maintain and review cost book
• Exposure to the Gross Margin Analysis (GMA) preparation
• Verify quantity estimates/survey for buyout and jobsite purchasing

On Site Supervision

• Maintain project safety in accordance with all safety requirements and enforce all policies. Identify and manage all safety hazards related to the general public
• Construct the project in accordance with the plans, specifications and standard work practices
• Work closely with the project team to ensure all required paperwork and documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist in supervision of craft workers assigned to the project
• Assist in Planning work schedule, determining workforce needs, material quantities, equipment, requirements, etc.
• Assist in maintaining schedule to avoid unnecessary overtime and extended general conditions
• Ensure that trade time cards are completed to accurately reflect hours worked
• Report equipment hours weekly for all equipment utilized during the past week
• Assist in coordinating the delivery, storage and efficient use of project materials
• Assist in ensuring that all lay out is accurate and that information is conveyed to all trades being performed

Estimating

• Calculate various statistical data including: quantity take-offs, material price lists etc.
• Participate in developing project update and bid package estimate documents
• Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures
• Assist in the monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost data
• Participate in pre-bid meetings; bid strategy and presentations meetings as requested.
• Participate in soliciting subcontractors

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawing and documents
• Knowledge of assigned discipline, project engineering, estimating, and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential to construction
• Must have project management and organizational planning skills
• Must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with people of all knowledge levels
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Must have excellent customer service skills and client-relationship development skills
• Must have a thorough understanding of basic construction management processes and building techniques.
• Must have knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment and methods); craft agreements, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules and safety required.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Safety Policies and Practices

The team member in this role must be knowledgeable about and follow the company's safety policies and procedures as described in the company safety manual. This team member must participate in doing safety audits, OHAs, and MAPs.

Education and Experience

Associate or Bachelor's degree in an engineering or construction related field, including civil engineering, construction management, or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience is preferred. The FE averages between 0 and 2 years of related experience.