Field Engineer I, II, III

Batson-Cook Construction4 months ago
Atlanta, GA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Here at Batson-Cook, we build strong relationships while specializing in general construction across top commercial markets including healthcare, commercial, wood frame, and more. We are currently seeking a Field Engineer I, II, III to join our Batson-Cook family in Atlanta, West Point, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Orlando, or Tampa (with no travel). Enjoy competitive salaries and a robust benefits package as part of our team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Recognizes change conditions with respect to the contract and notifies appropriate parties.
  • Ensures all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings and specifications, and coordinates inspections and testing.
  • Assists with constructability reviews and value engineering functions.
  • Assembles construction financial data; monitors costs; tracks costs for force accounts.
  • Assists in the definition of contract bid packages, coordinating scopes of work, and in preparing the packages.
  • Creates correspondence to owners, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, etc.
  • Assists project personnel with daily job reports and schedule monitoring.
  • Prepares drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc.
  • Completes appropriate paperwork for new field hires.
  • Ensures correct setup and maintenance of filing system.
  • Maintains job costing system and updates systems to reflect forecasts; creates margin reporting.
  • Takes weekly jobsite photographs.
  • Maintains RFI Logs and ensures timely responses to job questions.
  • Maintains as-built drawings; posts RFI, bulletin and ASI as appropriate.
  • Assists with pre-construction activities as needed (including construction planning and design; interpretation of design and drawings; application of construction methods; bid packages).
  • Assists in project close-out activities.
  • Develops, implements, and administers project engineering procedures and other work documents; tracks and logs documentation.
  • Assists in preparing project status reports, participates in project status meetings, and helps develop meeting minutes.
  • Maintains all safety records.
  • Interprets designs and drawings; prepares takeoffs; researches and recommends resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, and errors.
  • Communicates with individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g. customers, suppliers, employees) to ensure needs are met and conflicts are resolved.
  • Communicates and reinforces the Company's vision, mission, and values.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year College or University; or 2-3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills

Client Communication
Project Coordination
Cost Estimation
Field Reporting
Quality Control
Safety Compliance
Engineering Analysis
Construction Management
Blueprint Interpretation