Field Engineer

KE&G Construction Inc. is one of southern Arizona’s leading heavy-civil contractors. We currently have an opening for a Field Engineer. KE&G is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and minorities to apply for all open positions.  The ideal candidate for this job should have the following credentials:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Highly motivated with an overwhelming desire to learn and advance your career as an employee-owner.
• KE&G will provide all necessary training to help you Build Your Future and excel at KE&G.
• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or 3 years equivalent construction experience.
• Should possess functional knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems and Office products.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable past driving related history.
• This is a safety-sensitive position, you will need to pass a pre-employment and subsequent random drug screenings.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.

PERSONAL SKILLS:

• Each candidate is expected to have a positive attitude and be able to work with fellow employee-owners.
• Must be able to communicate via written and oral communication effectively.
• Have exceptional organizational skills and a take-charge attitude.
• Be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Implementation of Company and Project Safety Plans
• Assist field teams with safety and technical needs
• Working with the project team, help develop a Hazard Risk Analysis Matrix
• Training and Onboarding scheduling
• Production tracking and reporting
• Material procurement
• Coordination and communication with the project and safety team.
• Development and estimation of material quantities required for construction.
• Field verification of production quantities and rates of production.
• Monitor and track quality control issues of various materials related to the construction of various projects.
• Verification of material deliveries for conformance to project plans and specifications.
• Preparing and tracking project submittals.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors and material deliveries.
• Assist Project Managers with pay applications, job forecasting, change orders, etc.
• Prior to project start, obtain all necessary permitting, responsible for bluestake (utilities locate), review bid, plans and specifications.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Heavy Civil and/or Industrial Construction
• Read and understand project documents, including plans, specifications, special provisions, etc.
• Experience with Heavy Job system is a plus.

• This position operates at professional construction sites, requiring the ability to communicate with verbally others on site, in person and over the telephone, ability to read printed materials, signs and directions, stamina to maintain attention despite interruptions, ability to lift, push, pull, carry, handle or feel objects, supplies, tools, machinery and/or controls weighing up to 50 pounds and reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and/or ladders; balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift overhead, traverse around or otherwise position one's self around the required work and safety requirements to navigating and perf