Marine Field Engineer (Entry Level) at Dragados USA in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a vibrant and diverse team to build heavy marine and/or civil construction


• Support both administrative and construction activities as assigned by supervisor; review project plans and proposals, specifications & drawings, perform material takeoffs, prepare cost estimates, write work plans, and ensure that field work is done in accordance with drawings & specifications


• Self-perform work and supervise subcontractors as well as clearly communicate with vendors


• Identify project responsibilities by determining the phases and elements of the project


• Calculate time frames and sequences the stages of the project


• Prepare work plans, assure quality control, manage and track costs and materials, schedule equipment, administer safety programs, and maintain exceptional owner relations


• Code daily labor, purchase orders, subcontractor invoices, costs, quantities, actual expenditures, etc. for tracking in cost system


• Adhere to company policy/procedures as well as safety and environmental policies


• Prepare and manage submittals & RFI's and maintain all documentation to support the company's position for claims resolution


• Other duties as required by supervisor

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college/university in Marine or Ocean Engineering, Construction Management or related field


• Knowledge of construction safety as well as current Federal & OSHA requirements


• Broad knowledge of and ability to understand project scheduling and cost control


• Ability to read and understand project owner specifications and engineering drawings


• Familiarity with CAD, PC software packages typically associated with engineering (i.e. Scheduling software), Microsoft Word and Excel


• Able to work well individually and in a group environment, fostering a team approach


• Organizational ability - able to plan, prioritize, organize and monitor activities and projects


• Prior Field experience in the construction industry preferred


• Availability and willingness to work weekends and night shifts per business needs