Sr Field Engineer

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Field Engineer oversees field logistics, coordinates with Project Managers, and ensures projects comply with all plans and specifications. This role provides advanced technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving skills to ensure the successful execution of projects. The Senior Field Engineer plays a crucial role in mentoring junior field engineers, optimizing field operations, and enhancing project efficiency while upholding compliance and safety standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management & Coordination

• Manages PlanGrid and HeavyJob to ensure project work accuracy, ensuring costs are within budget.
• Provide proactive solutions to Project Managers, Field Supervisory teams, and Clients regarding potential risks and schedule impacts.
• Works with multiple job sites/projects. Assists with job site duties to keep job site facilities functioning correctly.

Contracts, Invoices & Budgeting

• Review, prepare, negotiate, and approve supplier purchase orders with a focus on cost efficiency.
• Understands owner contracts and subcontract documents, ensuring accurate invoice payments and financial compliance.
• Validate, reconcile, and maintain accurate quantities for billing purposes and communicate differences to project management.
• Lead and prepare all change orders, trucking logs, and invoice approvals to ensure financial accuracy.

Permits & Regulatory Compliance

• Identifies, completes, and applies for local permits.
• Conducts on-site safety observations, reinforcing compliance with company and industry standards.
• Establishes and manages site-specific safety protocols, cleanliness procedures, and delivery schedules.
• Assists in producing and processing project deliverables such as Safety and QA/QC plans and test procedures.

Submittals, RFIs & Documentation

• Supervise creating, managing, and maintaining project submittals and RFI logs, ensuring accuracy and timely responses.
• Directs documentation and drawing distribution to field personnel, ensuring seamless project execution.

Meetings & Communication

• Oversees scheduling and facilitation of Gopher 1 tickets, ensuring utility coordination.
• Schedule and lead private utility meetings, document discussions, and communicate critical information to office and field personnel.
• Participate in high-level meetings with clients, owners, and project teams to ensure professional and productive discussions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.

Subcontractor & Supplier Management

• Reviews, finalizes, and ensures all subcontractor agreements and P.O. contracts are in place before work begins.
• Plans and coordinates engineering deliverables, meeting project goals and deadlines.

Estimating & Business Development

• Assist with estimating efforts, including take-offs, solicitation of subcontractor and supplier bids, and bid preparation.
• Plays an active role in business development, attending industry events and building client relationships.

Leadership & Support

• Provides mentorship and training to junior field engineers, fostering professional growth.
• Demonstrates the ability to independently execute complex tasks with minimal supervision.
• Assists with high-priority tasks as assigned by management, ensuring operational efficiency.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field with 3+ years of experience.
• Advanced ability to work in both field and office environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Exceptional communication skills (oral, written, presentation, listening) with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, able to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, including experience with cost analysis and risk assessment.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction methods and field operations.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in estimating, project management, or field engineering in a related industry.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting project plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Prior experience using advanced construction software and project management tools.

OTHER:

• Must be able to pass all pre-employment drug test and background checks.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Requires 8 to 10-hour workdays, Monday - Friday, with some Saturdays.
• Travel requirement is to job sites within Rochester and surrounding areas. Occasional travel to other offices and Midwest job sites.
• This is a Safety Sensitive Role.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must communicate effectively with team members, clients, and subcontractors, exchanging accurate information verbally and in writing. Stand, walk, and navigate active construction sites, including uneven terrain, for extended periods (50% or more of the time). Use a computer or laptop in an office environment with natural and/or fluorescent lighting. Navigate between office building floors. Regularly attend off-site meetings or events. Lift to 35 lbs. unassisted. Climb stairs, ladders, or scaffolding and access confined or elevated spaces as needed. Utilize a computer, tablet, or mobile device with natural and/or fluorescent lighting in office and field environments. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests, as required by job site safety regulations. Travel frequently to job sites, client meetings, or other project-related locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines, and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions, including rain, snow, wind, cold, and heat. Also exposed to variable terrain.Exposure to dust, dirt, loud noises, heavy machinery, and construction hazards. Requires ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, and high-visibility vests for extended periods.

Additional Job Description:

Who Are We?
Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with over 96 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

Our Core Values

• Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making.

• Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we're proud to put the Veit name on it.

• Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots - especially when times get challenging.

• Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you're a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.

• Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY