Field Engineer - Vertical

ECM, a JMT Company, provides a full range of project delivery services for many types of projects and clients. From industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings, to land development and infrastructure projects, our process-driven management methodologies and expertise help deliver projects faster, better and more cost effectively.

At ECM, a JMT Company, we help our clients innovate and grow by managing and executing the construction of their infrastructure. We continue expanding the capacity of our Utility Sector. We are currently looking for a dynamic Vertical Field Engineer. 

Position summary: Project team member responsible for assisting with: (1) providing construction project oversite for Vertical projects using knowledge of general engineering and construction principles and practices to interpret, organize, coordinate, communicate and execute assignments with limited supervision, (2) ensuring work is performed and completed in accordance to the contract documents, and (3) providing support to other team members, and (4) other tasks as may be assigned by the Project Manager/Supervisor. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities 

• Assist with planning, cost estimating, scheduling and coordinating work throughout the various phases of the project.  May be responsible for a portion of a large project or the entirety of a small to medium size project.
• Read and interpret construction documents such as drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, testing and inspection reports, maps, aerial photography, topographical surveys and etc.
• Monitor project progress to ensure work is being provided in accordance with contract plans and specifications.
• Prepare reports and logs such as inspector daily reports, cost to date, estimated cost to complete, submittals, RFI’s, etc.
• Assist with performing quantity surveys and take-offs from contract documents and actual work-in-place
• Assist with preparing construction cost budgets and estimates
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and bidding activities
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Manage project sub-consultants and in-house support disciplines
• Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
• Prepare proposals as required
• Review change orders
• Attend various meetings, record and distribute meeting minutes
• Communicate and coordinate with team members to ensure project completion by the defined milestones and established quality guidelines

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational and time management 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

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural or a related field from an accredited engineering, construction management or architectural program
  • 5 to 10 years’ experience in a construction related discipline. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• One year experience with Federal government projects

Preferred Experience

• Knowledgeable with CPM scheduling.  Experienced with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project is preferred
• Experience working with governmental agencies at the city, county and state levels
• Knowledgeable in construction testing and inspection requirements

Working Conditions  

Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment.  Office to field time is approximately 22% to 75% respectively. Field work requires climbing, walking and standing at a construction site and may be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required. 

Job Competencies 

• Attention-to-detail
• Building Relationships and Teamwork
• Client Focus
• Communication
• Dependability
• Job Proficiency
• Planning and Organizing/Time Management

ECM is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.