Field Engineer

at  IDL Projects Inc

POSITION SUMMARY

The field engineer provides technical engineering information and support to the Project Team and provides project control support (cost, scheduling, and estimating).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or diploma in a construction-related field of Engineering from an accredited engineering school
• 1-3 experience in a Field Engineer / Coordinator role
• Knowledge of construction activities including material, equipment, cost and time requirements to perform construction tasks
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and perform material take-off, apply labour costs, and examine in-process and complete work
• Knowledge of codes that apply to industrial and commercial construction
• Strong computer skills – Excel, Word, MS Project, Acrobat Pro
• Outstanding communication skills and confident interacting with key contacts in verbal, written and electronic form

• Reads and understands plans and specifications, visualizing two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions
• Examines/inspects conditions, identifies problems and errors, and potential for cost savings
• Ensures compliance with all engineering standards, regulatory requirements, specifications, project procedures and design instructions
• Performs quantity take-offs from drawings for purchasing of materials or planning and scheduling work
• Conducts quantity surveys to determine progress and productivity
• Prepares as-built drawings to include field measurements and drafting
• Generates purchase orders, follows up with suppliers to expedite deliveries, and receives requests
• Assists Superintendent with the building of turnover packages
• Reviews and understand the overall project goals and provides feedback to achieve those goals
• Provides technical engineering information and interpretation of plans, detail sheets, and specifications for contractors
• May perform other related duties as assigned