Construction Field Engineer GHD's Construction group is hiring! We have an excellent opportunity ... This role will be required to work remote on project sites with rotations home on a regular basis.
Construction Field Engineer GHD's Construction group is hiring! We have an excellent opportunity ... This role will be required to work remote on project sites with rotations home on a regular basis.
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Job description
Construction Field Engineer
GHD's Construction group is hiring! We have an excellent opportunity for a Construction Field Engineer to work on construction job sites throughout the United States. We have openings across all our north offices primarily in Ohio, Virginia, and Illinois
This position will not sponsor visa requirements
Salary Range- 80k to 90K Pending Experience
In this role, you will participate in construction projects of small- to large-scale environmental, heavy civil projects throughout the United States. This position would support the following types of projects: Heavy civil, demolition, remediation, dredging/waterway, and general contracting.
You will ensure deadlines and quality control measures are met, evaluate project work in accordance with a predetermined timeline and budget and align with the strategic goals of the organization and scope of the project.
This role will be required to work remote on project sites with rotations home on a regular basis. Candidate can be located anywhere in the USA.
Additional responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with project proposals including reviewing requests for proposals, obtaining quotes and estimating
- Assisting the Superintendent with managing project timelines, deadlines and requirements
- Acting as key point of contact for ordering materials and equipment
- GPS surveying and equipment set up
- Estimating takeoffs
- Assisting with weekly timesheets, expense reports and project tracking
- Providing training to other team members as needed
For success in this position, you will possess the following skills and qualifications:
- Construction related degree.
- 2 construction experience preferred
- AutoCAD / Civil 3D experience is a plus
- Understanding of estimating Software and GPS software
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and rapidly changing priorities and project demands
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team and independently
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Able & willing to travel throughout the United States up to 50% of the time
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
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We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly 'One GHD' across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.
Industry
Engineering professional services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Waterloo, ON, CA