Field Engineer - LaPlace, LA - Military Veterans
at CRH
Job ID: 504418
Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers. For 70+ years, we have continuously created value through our Culture of Care while safely and reliably delivering quality construction projects and materials under budget and on time, every time - this is our B Guarantee. Infrastructure and heavy civil construction services include asphalt and concrete paving, site preparation, structural, mechanical, and turnkey services. Materials sales are also available for all projects including your own, from residential to industrial. We are one of the largest asphalt producers in Louisiana with the largest asphalt plant in the state along with two others. Our award-winning Construction Group is constantly expanding the scope of its capabilities. It currently specializes in transportation, petrochemical, power, commercial, residential, and ports and rail projects.
Position Summary
The Field Engineer is responsible for supporting field and project management on projects that they are assigned. Duties include project level safety, quality, estimating and financial results.
Duties and Responsibilities
45% Financial
- Assist with projects assigned from pre-construction through final payment of the work.
- Participate in internal and external preconstruction planning and meetings. Assist with PM/Estimator in gathering all necessary documents for meetings.
- Ensure that proper subcontracts and material purchase orders are submitted and approved prior to work activities.
- Assist, create, and maintain accurate project schedules that are communicated to both internal and external stakeholders. Includes internal daily schedules.
- Develop daily schedules and End of Shift reports with field and project management for projects assigned.
- Order materials for projects managed through the PO system. PO submission and approval might be necessary at times.
- Review daily schedules, trucking schedules, plant schedules, etc. for correctness on projects assigned.
- Maintain daily contact with Supervisor and other field management to ensure proper knowledge of projects assigned. Communicate any issues that arise on projects assigned.
- Track project both internal and subcontracted quantities daily in DQW. Review daily and weekly P&L reports for accuracy.
- Ensure open and honest communication with project owners and General Contractors.
- Assist contract administrators and Project Managers with monthly estimates. Participate in monthly billing meetings and ensure proper billings are being submitted to the owner.
- Assist and attend final project inspections. Secure documentation from the owner on Substantial Completion.
- Assist with the collection of project revenue receivables.
- Maintain acceptable business relationships with General Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors, etc.
20% Quality
- Ensure and audit that the quality of projects assigned meets or exceeds both internal and external minimum standards.
- Participate in Learning Events if a quality incident on projects is deemed necessary by Supervisor or Leadership Council.
20% Safety
- Ensure and audit safety policies and procedures are being conducted adequately on projects assigned.
- Participate in Learning Events if an incident on projects is deemed necessary by Supervisor or Leadership Council.
- Provide project One Calls and develop utility plans on projects assigned. Communicate with Utility owners to make sure utilities are marked correctly.
- Participate in required TAR/IPC audits monthly.
10% Estimating
- Participate in preconstruction job rides with necessary personnel.
- Provide PM/Estimator with necessary takeoffs prior to bid.
- Participate in the bid review process.
- Assist with bid document submission and attend bid openings when required by Supervisor.
- Bid projects when assigned by Supervisor.
5% Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education:
- High School Diploma
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Advanced:
- Written and oral communication skills
- Problem-analysis and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work under pressure
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Proficient:
- Organizational & time management skills
- Accounting best practices and laws/regulations relevant to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Basic
- Working knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education:
- Associates Degree in Construction Manager or related field
Preferred Experience:
- 1 year of construction experience
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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La Place, LA
CRH is the leading building materials business in North America and the world. Our global footprint spans 29 countries, employing 73,000 people at over 3,155 operating locations, serving customers across the entire building materials spectrum.
What do we do?
CRH manufactures and supplies a range of building materials, products and innovative solutions for the construction industry. From primary materials that we extract, process and supply, to products that are highly engineered and high-value-added, CRH is uniquely positioned to address evolving trends in global construction markets. Our products can be found throughout the built environment from major public infrastructure to commercial buildings and residential structures.
CRH Values
- People are our priority. We build enduring relationships and we care for each other 's safety and well-being.
- Character is our strength. We do what we say we live by our word and we collaborate to deliver as one team.
- Performance and our commitment. We achieve impact globally through local delivery entrepreneurial Dr. and environmental stewardship.
- Innovation is our way forward. We strive to shape the next generation of sustainable building materials and solutions.
To deliver solutions across multiple product lines CRH is structured into two Divisions:
CRH Europe and CRH Americas
CRH Americas encompasses our America's materials businesses, Architectural Products, and infrastructure products in North America.
Americas Materials : Aggregates, asphalt, cement, ready mix concrete, paving & construction services.
Architectural Products : Residential and commercial outdoor space solutions
Infrastructure Products : Infrastructure solutions for water, energy, telecom, and transportation.
Our products are everywhere you live go and work.
We build sustainable communities to connect you to the people places and things that matter.
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#1 Asphalt producer & Paver
#1 Aggregates Producer
#2 Ready Mixed Concrete Producer
#3 Cement for Production
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A leader in our industry committed to safety and customer service.
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#1 Masonry Manufacturer
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Pavers, patio slabs, stone veneer, retaining walls, architectural block, composite decking, dry mix concrete, fertilizers and mulches are but a few categories where Oldcastle APG leads the marketplace. Our customers are serviced through a network of over 180 facilities.
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Building infrastructure for today and the future.
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