What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Engineer position at Overaa Construction?
About The Company
Overaa Construction has been building the Bay Area since 1907.
Based in Richmond, we are a leading general contractor serving commercial, education, healthcare, life science, water, industrial, energy, and transportation markets. What truly sets Overaa apart is our people — a team of highly skilled, self-performing craft professionals backed by a culture that feels more like family than a job site.
For more than a decade, Overaa has been recognized as a Bay Area Best Place to Work and consistently outperforms industry benchmarks in compensation and benefits. We’re proud of our legacy, serious about quality, and excited to welcome talented builders who share our values and want to grow their careers with a company that’s here for the long haul.
Field Engineer
An Overaa Field Engineer (FE) is a contributing member of the project team and is instrumental in project success through engagement with craft field operations and supporting the superintendent . As a member of an individual Project Team, the FE is responsible for working with/on the crew, to execute Overaa’s self-performed work. The FE will work in collaboration with the Superintendent and the Foreman to support the needs of the project. The FE participates in scheduling, estimating, cost control, document control, and jobsite production with the overall goal of achieving the maximum profit. Field Engineers attend the union apprenticeship program to learn the trade they will be supervising as a Field leader.
Duties and Responsibilities
The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $115,000 per year. This does not include bonus compensation or other benefits such as health, disability, life, retirement, or other benefits which may impact total compensation. The actual offered salary to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to skill set, experience, education, qualifications, and location. This salary range is subject to future modification.
Privacy Notice: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Company is notifying you that by applying for a position, you are providing us the following categories of personal information that we may use to evaluate your candidacy for employment, communicate with you regarding your candidacy, and obtain and verify background checks, and references: Personal Identifiers (e.g., name, SSN); Contact Information (e.g., mailing address, email, phone number), Employment History (e.g., current and former positions held, work experience, and any certifications or licenses), and Education History. By clicking 'Send' below, I acknowledge and confirm that I have received and read and understand this notice, and I authorize and consent to the Company’s use of the personal information it collects, receives, or maintains for the business purposes identified above.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Overaa Construction has been building the Bay Area since 1907.
Based in Richmond, we are a leading general contractor serving commercial, education, healthcare, life science, water, industrial, energy, and transportation markets. What truly sets Overaa apart is our people — a team of highly skilled, self-performing craft professionals backed by a culture that feels more like family than a job site.
For more than a decade, Overaa has been recognized as a Bay Area Best Place to Work and consistently outperforms industry benchmarks in compensation and benefits. We’re proud of our legacy, serious about quality, and excited to welcome talented builders who share our values and want to grow their careers with a company that’s here for the long haul.
Field Engineer
An Overaa Field Engineer (FE) is a contributing member of the project team and is instrumental in project success through engagement with craft field operations and supporting the superintendent . As a member of an individual Project Team, the FE is responsible for working with/on the crew, to execute Overaa’s self-performed work. The FE will work in collaboration with the Superintendent and the Foreman to support the needs of the project. The FE participates in scheduling, estimating, cost control, document control, and jobsite production with the overall goal of achieving the maximum profit. Field Engineers attend the union apprenticeship program to learn the trade they will be supervising as a Field leader.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Craft assignment, work with journeyman and foreman to execute self-performed work.
- Project Document Control
- Support Project Startup
- Assist Superintendent in preparation of the weekly “Short Term Look Ahead Schedule” to monitor progress and assure all work is scheduled for maximum efficiency. Assist in Sub-contractor management as assigned by superintendent.
- Attend and participate in all project meetings as assigned by superintendent
- Manage project closeout including punchlist, O&Ms, spare parts, and Warranties.
- Support project team in development of project specific workplans.
- Desire to work in the field with the craftsmen, as well as supporting Superintendent with assigned duties.
- Demonstrate a desire to learn a wide range of construction disciplines including attending apprenticeship program in assigned craft.
- Passion for construction.
- Strategic thinker and team player.
- Thrives in a fun and entrepreneurial environment.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Proactively and collaboratively works to solve problems.
- Conducts all business activities according to company values including loyalty, humility, reliability, and a can-do attitude.
- The FE works for the project Superintendent, but on occasion maybe assigned PE duties
- Performs project duties with an appropriate sense of urgency.
- Works as a team with assigned superintendent(s), Project Managers to build projects
- The role of the FE on a project is to support the technical and administrative needs of the Superintendent. This may include document control, startup activities including buyout, submittal management, RFI processing, Subcontractor coordination.
- The FE will typically be assigned as a crew member and is expected work as a team member
- Acts as a company representative to the Owner on assigned projects.
- Maintains strict adherence to Company processes and
- The FE is empowered to escalate issues to more senior managers to seek greater company support at the earliest sign of jeopardy of the project's success.
- Degree in Construction Management, civil engineering or related field.
- Organized with a systematic approach to achieve high level results.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage diverse personalities.
- Expertise in QSP, SWPPP, LEED and sustainability is a plus.
- Knowledge of Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Primavera, Navisworks, Microsoft Project, and Viewpoint project manager software is a plus.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $115,000 per year. This does not include bonus compensation or other benefits such as health, disability, life, retirement, or other benefits which may impact total compensation. The actual offered salary to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to skill set, experience, education, qualifications, and location. This salary range is subject to future modification.
Privacy Notice: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Company is notifying you that by applying for a position, you are providing us the following categories of personal information that we may use to evaluate your candidacy for employment, communicate with you regarding your candidacy, and obtain and verify background checks, and references: Personal Identifiers (e.g., name, SSN); Contact Information (e.g., mailing address, email, phone number), Employment History (e.g., current and former positions held, work experience, and any certifications or licenses), and Education History. By clicking 'Send' below, I acknowledge and confirm that I have received and read and understand this notice, and I authorize and consent to the Company’s use of the personal information it collects, receives, or maintains for the business purposes identified above.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $95,000 - $115,000