About the Role
As a Senior Field Engineer on the Manhattan Tunnel Project, you will review project plans, develop construction schedules, coordinate subcontractors, and manage various aspects of the construction process from planning to close-out.
Responsibilities
- Review project plans and develop a construction schedule in coordination with project-wide activities.
- Coordinate with subcontractors on advanced material acquisitions and pre-construction deliverables.
- Develop and assist with obtaining quotes and draft contracts to meet project requirements.
- Prepare construction work plan packages and coordinate pre-construction meetings while ensuring that all prerequisites to start construction activities are identified and completed.
- Prepare, update, and distribute work activity schedules/updates, and communicates across discipline groups and agencies to ensure proper advance notifications and coordination of start times.
- Monitor and participate daily in field construction process. Provides layout checks and technical reviews of work against requirements.
- Obtain confirmations from design engineer as needed.
- Assist with subcontract administration and permanent material suppliers through monitoring of correspondence, submittits, RFI's, and performance records; Maintains accurate payment records.
- Assist in preparing monthly reporting for progress payments, schedule updates, and problem/issue tracking and resolution.
- Provides accurate and factual assessments of project performance.
- Participate in change orders and claims management.
- Identify and resolves changing site conditions or other impacts during planning of the work.
- Develop quality checks and coordinate permits from appropriate entities.
- Manage and submit project close-out in coordination with the client and third parties.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or similar, from an accredited institution.
- 5 or more years of civil construction experience.
- Experience on large heavy civil infrastructure projects in dense urban setting with public sector clients a plus.
- Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA Requirements.
- Project controls techniques (i.e. cost accounting, basic estimating, forecasting, and contracts).
- A strong working knowledge of the critical path method and resource scheduling.
- Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and Primavera P6.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
- Strong work ethic - Highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right.
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Primavera P6
- Critical path method
- Resource scheduling
- Cost accounting
- Basic estimating
- Forecasting
- Contracts management
- Construction safety
- OSHA Requirements
Location
- New York, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or similar
Salary/Compensations
- $120,000 – $170,000
About the Company
- Frontier-Kemper specializes in heavy civil construction and underground mine development, known for expertise in engineering and construction of deep shafts and tunnels.
- The Frontier-Kemper-Tutor Perini joint venture was awarded the Manhattan Tunnel Project, part of the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), a $1.18 billion design-build contract.
- The HTP aims to enhance rail resiliency by adding two new tracks between New York and New Jersey and rehabilitating the storm-damaged North River Tunnel.
- The project includes designing and constructing twin 30-foot diameter, 700-foot-long tunnels under the Hudson River, connecting to existing tunnels beneath Hudson Yards, and an access shaft at 12th Avenue, later serving as a ventilation facility.
- Our mission is to build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.
- Our vision is to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer
