Field Engineer

Field Engineer – Newark Airport

Salary Range: $120,000 – $185,000, based on experience

Position Overview:  As a Field Engineer reporting to the Project Engineer, you will play a key role in managing construction projects with the following responsibilities:

– Review project plans and develop construction schedules aligned with project activities.

– Coordinate with subcontractors for material procurement and preconstruction deliverables.

– Obtain quotes, draft contracts, and ensure compliance with project requirements.

– Prepare work plan packages, conduct pre-construction meetings, and confirm all prerequisites are met.

– Oversee daily field operations, perform layout checks, and verify work against technical requirements, consulting design engineers as needed.

– Support subcontract administration and material suppliers by managing correspondence, submittals, RFIs, and performance records; maintain accurate payment records.

– Contribute to monthly progress reports, schedule updates, and issue tracking, providing accurate project performance assessments.

– Identify and address changing site conditions or other impacts during project planning.

– Implement quality checks, secure necessary permits, and ensure compliance with regulations.

– Manage project close-out processes, coordinating with clients and third parties.

**Requirements:**

– Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.

– 3-4+ years of experience in civil construction.

– Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA requirements.

– Proficiency in project controls (cost accounting, estimating, forecasting, and contracts).

– Strong understanding of critical path method and resource scheduling.

– Experience with Microsoft Office and Primavera P6.

– Excellent organizational and time management skills.

– Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

– Keen attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.

– Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and committed to achieving project goals.

– Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.