Senior Field Engineer (Heavy Civil)

Zachry Construction Corporation - Asheville, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Asheville, NC

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Senior Field Engineer at Zachry Construction Corporation plays a crucial role in managing field operations and ensuring accurate reporting of work activities. This position involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors, to ensure that construction projects are executed according to specifications and within budget. The engineer will also participate in project planning, documentation, and close-out processes, contributing to the overall success of heavy civil projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Estimate Turnover Meeting
• Perform quantity takeoffs
• Assist in converting the estimate to a controlled budget and set up job files
• Coordinate and review submittals
• Attend and participate in daily and weekly safety meetings
• Manage quantities and perform quantity takeoffs, as required
• Procure and schedule subcontractors and materials to ensure crews' needs are met
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers with the support of staff, superintendents, and foremen
• Assist in work plan development and monitoring with project engineer, superintendents, and foremen
• Manage quantity and cost reporting as accurately as possible, report results to superintendents and foremen
• Assist with change order pricing
• Participate in the project document control process
• Assist in documentation between ZCC and owner, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Maintain accurate record set of project drawings and specifications
• Participate in the project close-out process
• Finalize cost report quantities used for payment applications and project reports
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of As-Built drawings
• Miscellaneous/Other duties, as required

Requirements

• 3-5 years' recent heavy highway, road, and bridge construction experience (prefer a prior internship with a heavy civil contractor)
• Medium to large project experience ($10M+) is required
• Experience in supporting multiple disciplines related to heavy civil projects
• Experience with Hard Dollar and SAP systems preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Excel and Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be capable, licensed, and approved to drive a company pick-up truck or similar vehicle to work sites, offices, and other locations as required to perform job duties
• Must be able to climb up and down ladders and scaffolding to gain access to work and walk on uneven surfaces throughout the construction site

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program