Chief Field Engineer

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Chief Field Engineer for a project we have in Richmond VA. Reports directly to the onsite Superintendent and manages all Field Engineers, Instrument Men/Rodmen. The company representative is directly responsible for the development, installation and accuracy of Certified Project Control and all ensuing building layout derived there from, including stacked control on any high-rise structure. Accountable to the Superintendent for a timely and accurate layout of all activities necessary to ensure schedule commitments are being met. The Chief Field Engineer will be directly responsible for managing his time and scheduling his crew in accordance with the needs and direction of the Superintendent. He shall also be completely responsible for the accuracy of all benchmarks and control lines provided for others. Field notes and other related documentation are critical to the success of any project and must be kept in a secure place.

Essential Functions

1. Corporate Survival - Financial indicators




• Looks ahead and pre-plans.
• Experienced in blueprint reading and has an understanding of the Contract Documents as a whole.
• Has common knowledge of Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry and can accurately calculate dimensional data for layout.
• Has common knowledge and can use surveying instruments, data collectors and must have basic computer skills.
• Has a working knowledge of job site tolerances and checks work.
• Jointly develops building control with Superintendent and takes initiative to install and have certified.
• Maintains Field Notes and As-builts in an organized format.

1. Corporate Fitness - Systems, Processes, Quality, Productivity, Efficiency




• Knowledge of SOP and Safety Policies/Procedures.
• Ability to coordinate with Superintendent and Schedule layout crews to perform without delays.
• Has good understanding of construction process and knows subcontractor layout.
• All decisions are based on research.

1. Corporate Relationships - Customers, Design Consultants, Subcontractors, Suppliers




• Participate in submittals review.
• Emphasis on quality.
• Monitors subcontractors' work to ensure tolerances are being met.
• Maintaining a good working relationship with Subs.
• Proactive resolution of conflict and deals fairly with all people.

1. Corporate Evolution - Process Innovation, Employee Development, New Products/Services




• Ability to define problem areas and develop solutions.
• Actively participate in "Best Practices".
• Develop and train all levels of younger engineers, rodmen, etc., necessary to advance their development.
• Help others work to their full potential.
• Is a Team leader.

1. Corporate Culture - Employee Fulfillment, Vision, Mission and Values




• Show professionalism with everyone you are in contact with.
• Communicate and exemplify the Company's vision, mission and core.
• Actively support, celebrate Balfour Beatty.
• Participate in community-based organizations.
• Connect employees with passionate, professional, personal proactive vision for their career.
• Respect the community you live and work.

1. Corporate Leadership




• Serve as a role model and leader. Takes initiative and provides clear direction.
• Shares successes and lessons learned with the team.
• Effectively listen, contribute and focus on project goals.
• Participate in the development and execution of the company strategic plan.
• Carry the company flag and "walk the talk".
• Take active responsibility in his or her own personal
• Effectively builds on the strengths and weaknesses of team.
• Explains own opinions and operates with integrity.
• Express issues, concerns, solutions and ideas to Project Team.

Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Most work occurs on construction sites. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions.

Physical Abilities

Sitting 30 - 50% of time on job. Critical abilities: standing and walking 50 - 70% of time on job; climbing (stairs and ladders) average 10 times a day; stooping, kneeling, bending 20% of time on the job; repeated use of hands (typing, using hand tools, writing) 20% of time on the job; communicate (talking) 75% time on the job; hearing (phones, radios, alarms, general construction activity) 100% of time on the job; 20/20 vision (natural or with glasses or corrective lenses) and ability to detect small objects; able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (safety glasses, harnesses, hard hats, etc.) every day in required areas on the job; working at heights and in confined spaces 20% of time on the job; working in heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice = 20% of time on the job. Helpful abilities: able to lift 40 pounds or more; push and pull objects weighing 50 pounds or more; able to identify and distinguish between colors.

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

• Technical training or coursework in surveying, civil engineering, or a related 7+ years of relevant years of experience in the construction industry may be substituted for formal education.
• Basic survey skills and knowledge of the correct and safe usage of surveying instruments including total station and equipment.
• Experienced in using surveying software such as TSI, SMI.
• Experienced in blueprint reading.
• Has common knowledge of Algebra, Ordinary Geometry, and Trigonometry and can accurately calculate dimensional data for layout.
• Has a working knowledge of job site tolerances.
• Able to organize people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired result.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Paid Volunteer time
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry's assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation's largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.