Civil Construction Field/Office Engineer

Position Overview

Work with us as a Field/Office Engineer to obtain the training, experience and leadership skills needed to be multifaceted in a career in civil construction, whether it’s as a Project Manager, Estimator or Quality Control on a variety of different projects.

Location

Our main location is in White Salmon, WA. Where our projects are located varies with every project.

Responsibilities

Field Engineering:

Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision

Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work

Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages

Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data

Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets

Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)

Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training

Order and schedule material deliveries

Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite

Supervise field operations

Office Engineering:

Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents

Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations

Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use

Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested

Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others

Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFI’s), and memorandums

Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management

Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager

Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations

Estimating:

Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid

Complete a plan and specification review for the assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator

Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Qualifications/Job Requirements

Diploma or attending a program in a civil construction-related field.

Verifiable on the job training of responsibilities listed.

Must have working knowledge of at least one of these management systems: scheduling – CPM, unit man-hour performance, material control, estimating and subcontracts

Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative

Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time

Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

Passion for safety, with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives

Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment.

Ability to travel.

Drug free workplace with full testing required to ensure ability to safely perform job duties.

Salary/Wage/Benefits

$28-$75/hour depending on experience

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee discount

James Dean Construction believes in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and complies with all laws regarding human rights in the states where we operate.