Field Engineer - Ogc/Industrial

As an Field/Office Engineer II, you will be expected to be a job-site leader in health and safety, ensuring quality of reporting and workmanship, and that all engineering work is completed in a professional and ethical manner. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, your main functions will include contract administration, project planning and scheduling, and project reporting, and you will play an advisory role to Project Management for contractual, legal, and other project issues. We are looking for people who want to work out in the field on major construction projects.

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Cherne Contracting is one of Kiewit's oldest districts. Founded in 1916. Cherne is a valuable part of Kiewit and is well known for safety and quality of execution in amazing projects within the oil, gas and chemical sectors. Alone and with other Kiewit districts through internal joint ventures, Cherne not only provides challenges but the stability and career development opportunities expected in a world-class multi-billion-dollar organization.

This position can be based in any one of our OGC Hub offices in Houston, TX; Bloomington, MN; or Lenexa, KS. We have projects across the United States, in large cities and small towns, so our people must be willing to go where the work is. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.  Must be able to travel and relocate anywhere in the country, as frequently as business needs require.

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

    Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree, or equivalent experience in a construction-related position
    2+ years of related professional experience in the construction field
    Ability to travel and relocate as required
    Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
    Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
    Strong organizational and time management 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
    Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
    Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
    Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future.