Field Engineer – Newark Airport

Salary Range: $120,000 - $185,000, based on experience

Position Overview:  As a Field Engineer reporting to the Project Engineer, you will play a key role in managing construction projects with the following responsibilities:

- Review project plans and develop construction schedules aligned with project activities.

- Coordinate with subcontractors for material procurement and preconstruction deliverables.

- Obtain quotes, draft contracts, and ensure compliance with project requirements.

- Prepare work plan packages, conduct pre-construction meetings, and confirm all prerequisites are met.

- Oversee daily field operations, perform layout checks, and verify work against technical requirements, consulting design engineers as needed.

- Support subcontract administration and material suppliers by managing correspondence, submittals, RFIs, and performance records; maintain accurate payment records.

- Contribute to monthly progress reports, schedule updates, and issue tracking, providing accurate project performance assessments.

- Identify and address changing site conditions or other impacts during project planning.

- Implement quality checks, secure necessary permits, and ensure compliance with regulations.

- Manage project close-out processes, coordinating with clients and third parties.

**Requirements:**

- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.

- 3-4+ years of experience in civil construction.

- Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA requirements.

- Proficiency in project controls (cost accounting, estimating, forecasting, and contracts).

- Strong understanding of critical path method and resource scheduling.

- Experience with Microsoft Office and Primavera P6.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

- Keen attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.

- Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and committed to achieving project goals.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.