Assistant Field Engineer Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Field Engineer II to be responsible for learning all roles and responsibilities of the Project Engineer and Superintendent function, and leveraging training within the field for hands on experience. 

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

Who are you? 

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What’s in it for you?   

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. 

• Partners with other Engineers, Project Managers and/or Superientdents to coordinate and distribute all project information
• Works with the project team to ensure all contract documents, including logs are up to date in real time
• Ensures status reports on RFIs, submittals and other documents are prepared and presented
• Creates PCIs in CMiC, issues RFQs and reviews quotes from trades, assists in preparation of ATP and OCOS
• Participates in reviewing scopes of work for bid packages
• Maintains the Material Equipment Status Report
• Develops the submittal register
• Prepares change management reports, estimates and other cost report documents
• Conducts and manages quality control activities; ensures activities are documented properly and corrective action occurs, when necessary
• Reviews contractors' startup documents (safety startup submittals, contract compliance, etc.)
• Works with Lead Superintendent for trade contractor responsibilities throughout project
• Enforces Gilbane’s high safety standards 
• Manages and performs weekly safety inspections 
• Participates in Schedule Updates and Pull Plans
• Works collaboratively with field team to ensure milestone dates are met 
• Coordinates and manages general conditions work and project logistics 
• Communicates with Trade Contractors and AE on field and QAQC related questions
• Prepares and contributes to daily reports 
• Provides input and suggestions for trade contractor weekly meetings 
• Communicates with Site Services/ Next150, orders material, and understands workforce needs, ensures clean jobsite
• Assists with Time and Materials (T&M) process
• Participates in stretch and flex, daily huddle, and reviews pre-task plans
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions
• Promotes organizational change initiatives, suggests new ideas, and continuously adapts to work within new structures and processes

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 1-2 years of experience or internships with a construction organization
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Some knowledge of commercial/institutional construction project
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
• Knowledge of Procore
• Good capabilities in Microsoft Office programs
• Strong technical and communication skills are critical
• OSHA 30 hour certification required
• First Aid, CPR Trained
• Construction-document and drawing literate 
• Ability to work in a team environment

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Rhode Island, this ranges from $76,500.00-$95,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.