Construction Field Engineer

Description

We are currently searching for a Construction Field Engineer. The Field Engineer assists Project Managers and Superintendents with daily management activities, including contract review and administration, cost management, progress quantity verification, safety, personnel management, materials purchasing, and other project support duties.

Work Environment:

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of environmental conditions. This position requires strenuous physical activity for long periods under varying and adverse field conditions. This position must be able to lift and/or carry up to 75 lbs.; stand; walk on uneven surfaces; manually manipulate, grasp, and reach outward and above the shoulder; climb; kneel; bend; twist; and push/pull.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings, sketches, change orders, estimates, and requests for information to support construction projects.
• Maintain submittal logs, ensuring that all submittals are thoroughly and accurately reviewed for content and conformance with construction documents.
• Interpret designs and drawings; prepare takeoffs; and research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, and errors.
• Recognize changes to work that differ from construction documents and take appropriate action.
• Assist with procurement, including quantity takeoffs and pricing of purchase orders, subcontracts, and potential changes to the scope of work.
• Ensure completed work complies with codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Create correspondence with owners, subcontractors, and engineers.
• Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager with budget tracking, job cost review, and reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of job status reports and participate in project status meetings.
• Conduct job site inspections to ensure conformity with contract documents.
• Assist with pre-construction activities as needed, including construction planning and design, interpretation of designs and drawings, and application of construction methods.
• Attend and schedule coordination meetings and produce meeting minutes.
• Participate in field activities, notifying the Project Manager or Superintendent of any personnel issues or injuries.
• Oversee and perform site inspections for erosion control monitoring.
• Assemble, organize, and maintain documentation needed for timely project start-up and close-out activities.
• Participate with the project team to maintain accurate and up-to-date plans and logs, RFIs, change orders, inspections, and testing documentation.
• Constantly strive to improve performance, leadership, knowledge, and management skills through interaction and collaboration with the management team, as well as through study and personal development, to qualify for positions of greater responsibility.
• Support safety program policies, procedures, implementation, and compliance verification.
• Perform other duties

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work for extended periods at job sites located predominantly in the Southeastern United States.
• Self-starter who is detail-oriented and has strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with technology and software; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and weekends as needed.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• PTO, holidays, and paid winter holiday
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Cell phone allowance

About Morgan Corp.

Morgan Corp. has been a leader in commercial and industrial site development since 1945. Our expertise includes a multitude of services – site preparation, landfills, underground utilities, soil stabilization, roller compacted concrete, and water resources. Our Industrial Division acts as a heavy industrial general contractor capable of self-performing structural concrete, structural steel, equipment installation, piping, and electrical scopes.

With offices in Spartanburg, Charlotte, Savannah, and Raleigh, we serve the entire Southeast region. Our company delivers quality projects by focusing on safety, people, and relationships. The construction field requires a lot of attention to detail and patience to ensure our own, and one another’s, safety. Let our competitively low incident rate, low EMR, and extensive work hours without a lost-time injury speak for how dedicated we are to our employees’ safety. Our culture of integrity, respect and collaboration promotes teamwork and a sense of purpose. Through innovation and discipline, we apply our knowledge and experience to maximize value.

For additional company information, please visit us at www.morgan-corp.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.