Entry-Level Field Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction

Expected Salary range is $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 depending upon experience

***NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION***

***Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future***

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Field Engineer (Entry-Level)  to join our Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project in White Plains, New York.

About Frontier-Kemper

Excellence in Underground and Heavy Civil Construction

At Frontier-Kemper, we specialize in heavy civil construction and underground mine development. We are known for our expertise in engineering and construction of deep shafts and tunnels of all sizes and complexity. Our goal is to be the industry’s best source, and best value, for complete turn-key construction, engineering and design-build services and related products.

Frontier-Kemper Constructors is the general contractor for the Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project. The scope of the approximately $1.1 billion contract entails the construction of a new deep rock tunnel between the Kensico Reservoir and the Catskill/Delaware Ultraviolet (CDUV) Light Disinfection Facility, both in Westchester County, New York. The new tunnel will provide an additional means of conveying water between the Kensico Reservoir and the CDUV Facility, enhancing operational resiliency and redundancy for New York City’s water supply system.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION:

As a  Field Engineer (Entry-Level)  at Frontier-Kemper, reporting to the General Superintendent, you will have the opportunity to:

• Review project plans and develops a construction schedule in coordination with project-wide activities.

• Coordinate with subcontractors on advance material acquisitions and pre-construction deliverables

• Develop and assist with obtaining quotes and draft contracts to meet project requirements.

• Prepare construction work plan packages and coordinate pre-construction meetings while ensuring that all prerequisites to start construction activities are identified and completed.

• Prepare, update, and distribute work activity schedules/updates, and communicates across discipline groups and agencies to ensure proper advance notifications and coordination of start times.

• Monitor and participate daily in field construction process. Provides layout checks and technical reviews of work against requirements. Obtains confirmations from design engineer as needed

• Assist with subcontract administration and permanent material suppliers through monitoring of correspondence, submittals, RFI's, and performance records; Maintains accurate payment records.

• Assist in preparing monthly reporting for progress payments, schedule updates, and problem/issue tracking and resolution. Provides accurate and factual assessments of project performance.

• Participate in change orders and claims management

• Identify and resolves changing site conditions or other impacts during planning of the work

• Develop quality checks and coordinate permits from appropriate entities

• Manage and submit project close-out in coordination with the client and third parties

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or similar, from an accredited institution 

• Heavy Civil construction experience preferred

• Experience with AutoCAD

• Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA Requirements.

• Project controls techniques (i.e. cost accounting, basic estimating, forecasting, and contracts)

• A strong working knowledge of the critical path method and resource scheduling.

• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and Primavera P6.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

• Strong work ethic - Highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right.

• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Frontier-Kemper builds extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.