Field Engineer - Construction jobs in Houston, TX

Field Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide technical engineering support to project supervisors and craft workforce to ensure all construction complies with all appropriate standards, codes, and specifications. The Field Engineer must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform survey layout for construction control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials
• Maintain record drawings
• Material takeoffs for self-perform work
• Research drawing interpretations, problems, and errors
• Verify that all completed work complies with drawing and specifications
• Strong knowledge of the contract specifications, documents
• Verify all survey monuments and markers
• May provide subcontract coordination
• Demonstrate commitment to an injury-free environment through own actions and mentoring others
• Other duties as assigned

JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:

• Good time management skills and organizational skills
• Ability to read drawings and specifications for all trades
• Commitment to safety culture
• Basic math/accounting skills
• Functions effectively as part of a team
• Dependability
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products
• Ability to run a robotic total station with GPS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent. May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one to one basis

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