Field Engineer I - O&M

Job Overview:

This position will be a sitebased role. The Field Engineer will administer daily operations of project site under supervision of Trade Superintendent Project Engineer Project Manager and Site Manager. Ensures and maintains cost safety schedule and quality of project. Provides input and technical expertise for power generating construction projects. Support of Engineering review procurement (if necessary) construction and startup of a high or medium voltage electrical system. Responsible for installation guidance QA/QC enforcement scheduling support and owner correspondence. Review and final submittal to Owner of Engineer Asbuilts and project system packages (Job Books). Assist Trade Superintendents with supervision of craft personnel and subcontractors to ensure a safe productive quality job is attained and costs are controlled in the construction field operations.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Complete daily production and costs monitoring for major work items by ensuring production cost data and safety are collected from prior day. The Field Engineer/Coordinator is responsible for accurately preparing reviewing and analyzing daily cost reports to be shared with supervisors for purposes of comparison analysis and planning. Reviews daily costs and production reports.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors vendors and material suppliers. Develops and maintains a good working relationship with clients subcontractors vendors landowners coworkers etc. to strengthen company position. Represents the company in a professional manner; and documents conversations with subcontractors vendors etc. to protect the companies interests.
• Understand the owner contract purchase contracts and subcontract documents to understand the inclusions/exclusions and schedule for the purpose of invoice payment. Validates reconciles and maintains accurate quantities for billing purposes and communicates differences to project management.
• Responsible for the project equipment and material transactions and the monitoring of inventory of equipment and materials.
• Ensures a safe work environment by complying with companys safety policies as well as complying with federal and state safety regulations. Asist in ensuringall subcontractor equipment materials and small tools are in safe operating condition. Assure there are written procedures and document a new formal plan if changes are needed. Assistin administering onsite Risk Management programs and serves as onsite Safety Representative when necessary.
• The FE/FCC shall familiarize themselves with the project design documents specifications Quality Plan and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP). Must operate in compliance with the project Quality Plan Work Methods and Primoris processes and practices. The FE/FC will assistadministering and managing of the project FE/FC shall be accountable for the assembly of documentation for job books. The FE/FCC will assist with the coordination/preparation of alignment meetings with various subcontractors vendors and other project stakeholders. The FE/FCC will assist with Quality inspections benchmarking and assessments as deemed necessary. The FE/FCC shall cover additional responsibilities delegated by the Site Manager PE/PC and Trade Superintendent to assure project compliance with defined Quality requirements.
• Participates in assigned meetings which includes the taking of notes for developmental purposes and if necessary for meeting documentation; and generates monthly manager meeting documents (i.e. project indicators project Visio etc.) and daily Plan of the Day documents.
• Coordinate with Site Manager and Project Engineer to apply for and complete local permits as specified by the contract. Identify and work with local utility companies for all scopes of work. Perform the applicable OneCall and acquire appropriate ticket numbers and maintain the OneCall log. Work with land owners monitor borrow/waste agreement and any other lease agreements (i.e. water land) necessary for the project.
• Responsible for checking/verifying accuracy of all Foreman and Subcontractor daily reports including work codes labor hours equipment hours and production reporting.
• Analyze and interpret field information by frequent interactions with the field in all scopes of work being performed.
• Conduct project kickoff and close out activities according to Primoris procedures (kickoff and close out meetings for Estimating final inventory disconnect utilities etc.).
• Understand and assists with all contractual and subcontract closeout activities (job book asbuilts etc.).
• Initiate RFIs for questions or issues that arise during construction activities. Follow the written RFI process populate the correct fields and attach required documentation. Notify the Project Engineer of all RFIs for review and processing.
• Review and research products or materials to be used gather information and documentation required for submittal to the client for approval. Initiate submittalsusing the written submittal process and populate the correct fields. Notify the Project Engineer of submittalsfor review and processing.
• Assist Project Engineer as directed in preparing submittals for Client approval.
• Assist in document control as neededfor field drawings by working with the Site Manager Project Engineer and Trade Superintendent to perform audits on field drawings to confirm the latest revisions are being used. Identify remove and replace any drawings that are not latest revisions forconstruction.
• Assist trade superintendents in work plan preparation by doing takeoffs preparing Material Request Forms. Coordinate with the Trade Superintendents to do the assigned preconstruction checks.
• Monitor purchased consumables found on site or stored in the warehouse to assure they are approved per the submittal process.
• Assist Trade Superintendent with establishing and maintaining crew and equipment matrixes comparing information back to established Work Plans and updating Operations Analysis as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Fouryear degree in construction management engineering or related field; or equivalent education and experience. Some construction experience is preferred.
• Accounting (math and recordkeeping).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Microsoft Project Outlook Visio Primavera).
• Effective communication (oral written presentation listening).
• Effective motivational and supervisory skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.
• FE/FC are expected to relocate to the project site for the duration of each construction project they are assigned to (project duration averages 618 months).
• Must have a valid drivers license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).

Environmental Focus:

This position will perform FE/FCC responsibilities as well as Environmental responsibilities as outlined below. The amount of Environmental responsibilities performed will be dictated by the requirements of the construction project.

• Is responsible for an environmental compliance ensures all environmental procedures are being met on the project.
• Train and develop field representatives (SM TS foremen and necessary subcontractor representatives) in the area of environmental stewardship for the site/state specific project.
• Must spend necessary time to familiarize themselves with the sitespecific project conditions and requirements. A prejob review of the site plans specifications and county and state regulations is required to ensure environmental compliance.
• Understanding of specific county state and federal regulations per state or project (i.e. regulation matrix).
• Collaborates with the Site Manager to ensure all construction activities are being performed in accordance with all applicable mitigation requirements permit conditions and environmental specifications to fulfill all regulations.
• Tracks progress and coordinates with Primoris representatives as well as subcontractors to maximize environmental installation productions and to assist with minimizing costs. Identify alternate methods of construction and evaluate costs to original budget. Shall have and demonstrate intimate knowledge of knowing the cost of the work being performed.
• Supports the PM PE SM in communicating and negotiating with owner regarding major project environmental installation modifications and/or changes to specifications.
• Supports PM SM on the collection of information for change orders pay quantities and the estimation of changes on the project. Collaboration with the client on these items would occur only with the approval of the PM or SM.
• Monitors ensures and manages the project site regarding storm water pollution prevention and erosion and sediment control plans. Must submit a daily or weekly report to the Site Manager for review and verification.
• Coordinates closely with owners environmental representative regarding construction schedule to ensure compliance issues are resolved before construction schedules and or contract obligations are impacted.

Benefits and Pay:
Paid Company Holidays
Paid Time Off
Medical Dental Vision FSA/HSA Short Term/Long Term Disability 401K with matching contribution.
Salary $dependent on experience qualifications and competencies.

Agency Statement:

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms.