Heavy Civil Field Engineer

Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Job Description

• Gordie Howe International Bridge Project – Michigan Interchange Segment
• Located in Detroit, Michigan, USA
• Works with civil superintendent to direct and coordinate personnel to ensure project progresses safely, on schedule, within all quality standards, and within prescribed budget
• Willingness to learn from experienced field engineers and superintendents
• Interface with team members to provide input as necessary to ensure that Project Controls reporting is accurate and timely
• Worked in civil construction, including concrete paving, asphalt paving, curb and gutter, sidewalks, excavation, backfill, roadworks
• Work with Superintendent and Project Engineer to identify and resolve design issues with Engineer of Record
• Coordinates RFls to clarify issues. Ensures RFI’s have had the involvement of engineering and technical specialists in solutions
• Maintain Daily Report for construction activities, performance, problems, manpower, equipment, etc.
• Hard working person with attention to details
• DOT project experience preferred
• Assist in management and coordination of activities among all project functions, engineering disciplines, procurement, contracts and construction
• Assist in creation/coordination of project manhour/cost estimates/budgets, and monitor progress/cost performance
• Conduct and/or coordinating meetings related to project operations, internal issue resolution, and communications with the client
• Responsible for coordinating proper inspections and testing for assigned scopes of work
• Construction site experience

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience; a recognized certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction Management degree or global equivalent
• Typically has four (4) years of project experience
• Ability to speak/read multiple languages
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Basic or intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing and email as well as the basic or intermediate use of spreadsheets
Degree Required Yes
City (or Nearest City) Detroit
State/Province Michigan
Country United States
Location Type Project