Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:
Every Person Matters®
Together We Can Do Great Things®
This Is More Than a Job®
Job Summary?
The Senior Field Engineer supports and manages operations in the field and provides accurate information to project controls of the work activities accomplished in the field. He or she assists superintendents and foremen in building the work accurately based on drawings and specifications and reports to the project engineer. A successful field engineer will need to interface between craft supervision, owners, vendors, subcontractors, and members of the project team. Travel Required.
Essential Functions
Participate in the Estimate Turnover Meeting
Perform quantity takeoffs
Assist in converting the estimate to a controlled budget and set up job files
Coordinate and review submittals
Attend and participate in daily and weekly safety meetings
Manage quantities and perform quantity takeoffs, as required
Procure and schedule subcontractors and materials to ensure crews' needs are met
Manage subcontractors and suppliers with the support of staff, superintendents, and foremen
Assist in work plan development and monitoring with project engineer, superintendents, and foremen
Manage quantity and cost reporting as accurately as possible, report results to superintendents and foremen
Assist with change order pricing
Participate in the project document control process
Assist in documentation between ZCC and owner, subcontractors, and suppliers
Maintain accurate record set of project drawings and specifications
Participate in the project close-out process
Finalize cost report quantities used for payment applications and project reports
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of As-Built drawings
Miscellaneous/Other duties, as required
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.
Required Skills & Experience
Must be able to obtain airport security clearance
3-5 years' recent heavy highway, road, and bridge construction experience (prefer a prior internship with a heavy civil contractor)?
Medium to large project experience ($10M+) is required
Experience in supporting multiple disciplines related to heavy civil projects
Experience with Hard Dollar and SAP systems preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline is preferred
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Work independently as well as part of a team
Strong leadership skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Excel and Word
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Travel Required
Benefits and EOE
Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com
Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil and building work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Applicants must be immediately authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. We do not interview or hire students in F-1 or J-1 status, and will not sponsor them for work visas.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry's resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry's Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.
