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 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. 

 Essential Functions 

Manage quantities and perform quantity takeoffs as required  Procure, schedule, and manage subcontractors and material suppliers to ensure crews' needs are met  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  Participate in the Estimate Turnover Meeting   Assist in converting the estimate to a control budget and set up job files  Coordinate and review submittals  Attend and participate in daily and weekly safety meetings  Implement quality assurance and quality control processes to verify construction activities against engineering specifications Perform inspections on materials, workmanship, and construction methods to ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements Collaborate with project managers to develop and execute quality control plans and ensure adherence to them Identify deviations from plans and specifications, propose corrective actions, and work with site teams to ensure timely resolutions Document and report quality control findings, non-conformities, and corrective actions Assist with change order pricing  Participate in the project document control process and assist in the as-built drawing 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 

 Required Skills & Experience  

1+ 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 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  Must be capable, licensed, and approved to drive a company pick-up truck or similar vehicle to work sites, offices, and other locations as required to perform job duties Must be able to climb up and down ladders and scaffolding to gain access to work and walk on uneven surfaces throughout the construction site

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. 

Benefits & EOE 

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families. 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.

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.