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The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Field Engineer in Towson, Maryland
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Whiting-Turner Field Engineers coordinate the work of subcontractors on construction sites. Reporting to a Project Manager or Superintendent, the Field Engineer's major duties include:
- Coordinating and directing the work of all trades assigned to a construction work site.
- Resolving and clarifying design issues.
- Supporting creation of project budgets and schedules.
- Identifying and resolving field issues and change orders.
- Setting expectations for managing a safe work site.
- Reviewing each trade's work progress with respect to each project phase.
- Ensuring work is completed in accordance with quality standards and contract specifications.
- Reviewing construction drawings.
- Documenting each phase of the project.
Basic qualifications for Field Engineer candidates include:
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology or Associate of Arts degree in Construction Management.
- Knowledge of engineering principles.
- Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
- Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.
Whiting-Turner will train qualified candidates to develop:
- General knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes, environmental codes, availability of industry-specific codes and guidelines.
- General knowledge of general construction processes, practices and work sites.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Suretrak, Primavera (or other scheduling software.
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The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.