Area Field Engineer

Requisition ID: 299350

- Relocation Authorized: National - Family
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Brownsville, TX, Lake Charles,LA, Port Arthur, TX

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## Project Overview:

The selected candidate will initially be placed on one of our four Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Projects in the US Gulf Coast Region for our Energy Global Business Unit, but we may also require the selected candidate to have future mobility to one of our other Global Business Units in a different location. The ideal candidate will have market sector/ sub sector construction industry experience in energy (liquefied natural gas), manufacturing and technology (semiconductor, chemical, pharmaceutical, data centers, fire power generation), infrastructure (aviation, rail, roads/bridges),   mining and minerals (water treatment plant, mineral extraction, metal refining), & nuclear, security, and environmental (nuclear power epc, power distribution, combined cycle, defense and space, environmental cleanup). As needs arise in our growing business, there will be expectation for the candidate to be fully mobile.

## Job Summary:

In this role, you will manage a team and provide field engineering leadership for work planning and packaging, material management, quantity validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover and subcontracts. Your oversight will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements. Responsible for the organization and direction of construction engineering personnel and activities relating to construction engineering, subcontracts, and engineering liaison to the design functional group.  Interprets design drawings and specifications.  Supervises field verification of materials.  Provides technical direction to construction engineers and superintendents in a wide range of construction engineering and design functions relating to multi-discipline engineering in an area or to a single discipline on the overall project. On a large project, performs the duties of the Project Field Engineer or Project Field Quality Control Engineer, responsible for coordination of activities related to the area of responsibility and interfaces with all other operating sections of the jobsite. #LI-BH1

## Major Responsibilities:

- Develops and recommends the construction engineering organization for approval by the Site Manager (or appropriate level of Project Management) and prepares employee requisitions.
- Coordinates with engineering on constructability and design issues. Establishes a Design/Field Engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineer including agreement on engineering deliverables. Responsible for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting.
- Directs the design of temporary construction facilities as required.
- Coordinates and monitors the interfacing between the construction automation plan and the project controls program at the jobsite.
- Directs preparation of cost estimates for construction activities and coordinates the preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports. Reviews and provides input to project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule.
- Develops and ensures the implementation of the project construction procedures from the Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs).  Coordinates any deviations from SWPPs.
- Coordinates with the superintendents and subcontractors to plan construction schedules.
- Directs the preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services and equipment.  Approves requisitions as delegated by the Field Construction Manager.  Reviews material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials.
- Coordinates subcontract activities to ensure materials, equipment and quality comply with design plans and specifications.
- Plans and recommends procedures to be implemented by superintendents to ensure construction operations are within requirements of engineering design and specifications.
- Directs the maintenance of construction engineering records for job history.  Supervises the receiving, distribution and filing of plans and specifications.
- Works with customer’s resident engineering and operating personnel to coordinate construction activities.
- Implements controls over variables affecting job progress to ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials and equipment and to ensure that other corporate programs are fully utilized.
- Administers assigned subcontracts to ensure completeness and that they are up to date.
- Coordinates with the Site Manager on contract administration and activities affecting the contract administration operation.
- Administers major subcontract changes and represents the company in major contractual discussions and negotiations.
- Performs employee reviews for subordinate personnel and assists in their development.  Ensures that subordinate personnel receive progressive training.
- Assesses needs and develops Field Engineering Training Plan for the project.
- Reviews and provides input to the project staffing plan for construction engineers and associated personnel.
- Ensures the implementation of project environmental control plan(s) as required.

## Education and Experience Requirements:

- Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience

## Required Knowledge and Skills:

- Technical knowledge of all phases of construction engineering relating to a single discipline interfacing with all areas, or in a multi-discipline position assigned to a single area.
- Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
- Familiar with Bechtel’s Business Ethics handbook and policies.
- Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to area of responsibility.
- Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” safety program.
- Knowledge of the use of subcontracts; knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
- Prior experience supervising and administering subcontractors.

This knowledge is normally acquired through:

- A recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, OR
- Specialized courses in construction management, AND/OR
- Actual work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the technical knowledge described above.

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