Field Engineer

Position Overview

TPZP, a Tutor Perini joint venture company, has been selected to execute the California High Speed Rail – Construction Package 1 (CP-1) project. TPZP is seeking a Field Engineer for the project office in Fresno, CA.
Compensation: The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000 depending upon experience.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s CP1 is the first significant construction contract on the Initial Operating Section in California’s Central Valley. This 32-mile stretch encompasses roadway/railroad grade separations, viaducts, tunnels, track realignments, utility and roadway relocations, trench sections, and a major river crossing over the San Joaquin River.
Tutor Perini builds extraordinary projects and needs exceptional talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project plans and develop a construction schedule in coordination with project-wide activities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors on advance material acquisitions and pre-construction deliverables.
• Develop or assist with obtaining quotes and drafting contracts to meet project requirements.
• Prepare construction work plan packages and coordinate pre-construction meetings to ensure all prerequisites are completed.
• Prepare, update, and distribute work activity schedules and communicate across discipline groups and agencies.
• Monitor and participate daily in the field construction process, providing layout checks and technical reviews.
• Assist with subcontract administration, managing correspondence, submittals, RFIs, and maintaining accurate payment records.
• Assist in preparing monthly reports for progress payments, schedule updates, and issue tracking and resolution.
• Participate in change orders and claims management.
• Develop and manage relationships with owners, subcontractors, consultants, and field personnel.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and productive work environment by enforcing procedures.
• Ensure project integrity through adherence to workplace safety standards and construction best practices.
• Identify and resolve changing site conditions during work planning.
• Coordinate and attend pre-bid and construction meetings.
• Develop quality checks and coordinate the procurement of permits from appropriate entities.
• Assist in preparing crossing applications, work plans, and manage project close-out in coordination with clients and third parties.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited institution.
• 5 or more years of construction experience as a field or project engineer on Heavy Civil projects.
• Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA requirements.
• Proficiency in project controls techniques such as cost accounting, estimating, forecasting, and contract management.
• Familiarity with the critical path method and resource scheduling.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Primavera P6 is a plus.
• Strong organizational, time management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies.
• A strong work ethic, high motivation, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.