Construction Field Engineer

Company: Home Express Corp. dba

HE Builders Location: Miami, FL

Employment Type: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

HE Builders is seeking a Construction Field Engineer to support its project teams on public works construction projects. This position is well suited for candidates completing a degree in Civil Engineering or who have recently graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering and are looking to build experience in the construction industry. The Construction Field Engineer provides on-site coordination and documentation support to the project team, helping ensure field operations run safely and according to plan, while coordinating between field and office and supporting quality control on daily operations. This role spends the majority of its time on active construction sites and also supports the project team's commitment to maintaining a safe working environment in accordance with applicable safety standards.

ABOUT HE BUILDERS

HE Builders is a general contractor operating since 2003, working on public and private horizontal and vertical projects across South Florida, including public buildings, infrastructure work, and bridge projects. The company holds licenses across multiple trades and is FDOT qualified, working closely with government agencies, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver projects that meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work.
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages.
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data.
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
• Order and schedule material deliveries.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite.
• Supervise field operations.
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents.
• Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
• Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums.
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Approximately 1-3 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, or academic project work; equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
• Familiarity with Procore, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 and/or similar project management software
• Prior exposure to public works
• OSHA 30 certification
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Organization
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Team coordination
• Quality Control

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is based on active construction sites, with most of the workday spent in the field supporting daily operations and involves daily administrative work at the project's field office. The Construction Field Engineer reports to the Project Manager and/or Superintendent and should expect regular exposure to typical construction site conditions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HE Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DISCLAIMER

This posting summarizes the general nature and level of this position and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, or requirements associated with the role.