Field Engineer

About This Role

This role supports the Area Manager, Project Engineer, and Superintendents by managing and coordinating scheduling, analyzing project impacts, and assisting with design review for large civil construction projects in Chicago, specifically the Red Line Extension.

Responsibilities

• Perform take-off of quantities and activities from drawings or other documents for creation of Design/Purchase/Construction schedule
• Communicate and coordinate with Design/Construction Engineers for the establishment of their schedule
• Create and maintain Design/Purchase/Construction schedules based on specific requirements from multiple departments
• Update, maintain, and revise monthly and weekly schedules and reports
• Compare and report on comparisons of monthly schedules with regards to changes, delays, or accelerations
• Participate in the preparation of TIAs (Time Impact Analysis) for the purpose of analyzing and implementing mitigation procedures to the project schedule
• Identify warnings and risks to the project for the purpose of mitigating the impact of these risks
• Analyze monthly schedules and prepare reports for the purpose of dispute resolution
• Participate in the preparation of baseline CPM Schedule
• Support change order preparation regarding time impacts and delays

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management
• 0-3 years’ Engineering experience in civil and structural works
• Ability to interface and effectively communicate with others
• Proven skill and ability to identify and mitigate scheduling issues for simple and complex construction projects
• Proficient with the generation and maintenance of cost and resource loaded schedules
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to self-prioritize and self-start projects and task work
• Ability work under pressure and to effectively multi-task similar activities in a fast paced, time sensitive environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• In-depth knowledge of traffic management principles and safety regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective coordination and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management from an accredited institution
• 0-3 years’ Engineering experience in civil and structural works

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with CTA standards
• Previous MOT, Utilities, and/or Roadway works heavy civil construction experience

Skills

* Required skills