Job Description

The Field Engineer II has completed at least one year working in the construction industry in a full-time role. He/she will be familiar with a variety of construction disciplines such as Safety, Estimating, Project Management and Operations. The Field Engineer will be given responsibilities and decision-making authority. He/she will not be required to perform manual labor in this position but will actively and independently manage those who do.

Has a basic understanding of:

• Logistics: Develops, approves, and communicates construction logistics plans, verifying they are in place and clearly understood. Ensures that projects are proceeding according to these plans.

• Plans and Specifications: Reads and interprets construction plans and the technical specifications to aid in constructability review. Ensures submittals are approved prior to proceeding with work.

• Project Cost Management: Monitors, tracks, and forecasts self-perform and subcontractor project costs and quantities, including labor, equipment, and materials to ensure projects are successful and profitable.

• Safety: Ensures the safe execution of all work activities and ensures adherence to our safety regulations to protect all individuals. Verifies and coordinates work activities to comply with Skanska EHS program and corrects unsafe activities, actions and conditions.

• Subcontractor Oversight: Monitors, inspects and ensures subcontractors are performing the work safely, are adhering to schedule, and are producing quality work in line with subcontractor agreements and our client contract obligations.

• Quality Management: Establishes processes to meet quality standards. Monitors work practices to identify concerns or issues that do not meet these quality standards. Follows contract provisions for necessary corrective action.

• Schedule Development: Develops, communicates and follows schedules and timelines. Tracks information important to maintaining schedule adherence.

• Building and Construction Knowledge & Planning: Applies building and construction knowledge, utilizing experience and current developments in the industry to prepare detailed construction sequence plans including all necessary material, equipment and labor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Organizational Impact:

• Works to achieve operational targets within job area with direct impact on department results.

• Works independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments.

• Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives or goals of projects and assignments.

Innovation and Complexity:

• Responsible for making adjustments or recommended enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.

• Problems and issues faced are general and may require understanding of other job areas and a broader set of issues but typically are not complex. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experiences, with analysis of the issue.

Communication and Influence:

• Communicates with contacts typically within the department on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement.

• May work to influence parties within own job function at an operational level.

Leadership and Talent Management:

• May provide guidance and assistance to entry-level professionals and/or support employees.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree – Civil Engineering or equivalent experience and minimum 3 years prior relevant experience.

• Requires practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

About Skanska

Skanska is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or citizenship status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest development and construction companies. We operate in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States. Skanska in the U.S. is headquartered in New York City with 29 offices around the country. In 2022, construction in the U.S. generated $6.9 billion in revenue, and as a developer in the U.S., Skanska has invested a total of $3.5 billion in commercial and multi-family projects. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,500+ teammates in the U.S. and 28,000+ globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

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