Requisition ID: 171088

　　Job Level: Mid Level

　　Home District/Group: Southeast District

　　Department: Field Operations

　　Market: Transportation

　　Employment Type: Full Time

　　Position Overview

　　As a Field Engineer with Kiewit's Southeast District, you will be a critical construction team member. Supervising subcontractors and self-perform work on our infrastructure projects.

　　District Overview

　　Kiewit's Southeast District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects you could be working on could include building bridges, airports, mass transit systems, canals, dams, pump stations or tunnels. Although most of our work is regionally based in the southeast region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the east coast. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry instead of design.

　　Location

　　Ashville, NC

　　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 (RFIs), 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 an 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

　　• Ability to relocate and travel as business needs demand

　　• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a closely related degree

　　• 2+ years of experience working in Infrastructure/Heavy Civil construction environment preferred

　　• Interest in heavy civil/transportation construction, such as highways, airports, mass transit systems, canals, dams, tunnels, earthwork, structural concrete, pipelines, etc.

　　• Committed to the construction industry and not the design industry- this is a hands-on, construction career

　　• Knowledge and passion for construction safety- OSHA certification preferred

　　• Must be willing to relocate throughout career

　　• The ability to access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates, environment and terrain

　　• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

　　• Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills

　　• Strong written and verbal communications skills

　　• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies

　　• Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done. This position will require more than 40 hours/week.

　　• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

　　• Ability to lift 30 lbs.

　　• Ability to access all areas of a construction site in all weather conditions. This can include walking up and down ladders and embankments

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　　Other Requirements:

　　Regular, reliable attendance

　　Work productively and meet deadlines timely

　　Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

　　Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

　　Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

　　May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

　　We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

　　We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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　　Company: Kiewit