What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Field Engineer position at Sorensen Gross Construction Services?
SGCS is seeking a Field Engineer/Project Engineer with experience managing the technical aspects of commercial/industrial construction projects. Responsibilities include ensuring the General Contractor’s work is completed safely, on schedule, with the required quality, while ensuring compliance with the Owner’s processes. This position is based in Warren, MI.
The responsibilities of this position include coordinating and communicating all planned work operations with the appropriate Plant Representatives reporting progress and concerns to the Owner’s Project Manager, writing and posting daily reports, attending weekly progress meetings, and organizing the formal weekly safety and housekeeping walk-throughs of the work areas.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Being the single point of contact at the site with the General Contractor on behalf of the Owner, while monitoring the project activities to meet the project requirements and milestones.
- Acting as primary contact for project activities; liaison with Owner regarding contract changes/ modifications, staffing, scheduling and technical performance.
- Review and provide comments as required on contractor safety submittals including job-site safety plans, safety disciplinary policies, pre-task plans, safety incident and injury reports including near misses, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s).
- Promoting the highest degree of safety and ethics standards at the project site. Reviewing the contractor’s work operations to ensure compliance to all Owner, OSHA and State and Labor Department policies and guidelines including the Owner’s Construction Safety Program and Special Safety Conditions.
- Directing the General Contractor in the successful execution of officially approved changes/ modifications of the contract.
- Monitoring contractor delivery and use of materials, tools, and equipment; worker safety and productivity; and the quality of work.
- Monitoring project progress, incorporate resolutions to potential project delays, and communicate project status to management on a timely basis.
- Preparing written daily reports and other reports as assigned.
- Directing the investigation and resolution of operational problems in conjunction with other management, technical and support personnel.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or Architecture required
- OSHA 30 and Safety Experience
- 4 years of experience in Construction/ Construction Management required
- 4 years experience in ground up commercial or industrial projects
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Must be tech savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word and Excel), Slack, AI integration
- Process oriented
- Previous General Motors experience a plus but not required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a degree in Construction Management? Or an engineering degree with experience in Construction?
Experience:
- Commercial Construction: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000