Field Engineer Level 1

Company: T. W. Frierson Contractor, Inc.
Location: Nashville
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary: This position receives training and mentoring for growth to the position of Field Engineer Level 2. TWF will provide training and set milestones to be accomplished before promotion to the next level. This position holds the responsibility of assisting the Field Superintendent to reach and maintain company goals in the areas of safety, schedule, and quality.Duties & Responsibilities: Assist supervisors in orienting new employees.Assist supervisors in maintaining awareness of safety rules and procedures among personnel, as well as identify safety hazards and implement corrective actions.Assist in inspecting work performed by sub-contractors and TWF employees, ensuring quality control.Seek and study problems, incomplete or ambiguous design information, and any other questions or issues presented by sub-contractors, vendors, designers, TWF employees, or others. Assist the superintendent in resolving issues promptly.Assist supervisors in coordinating materials procurement and delivery.Participate in job layout, verifying elevations and dimensions.Assist the superintendent in properly documenting requests for information (RFIs).Monitor safety inspection and incident logs and reports.Process day-to-day administrative items (i.e. invoice and purchase ticket coding, entering employee timecards into system).Prepare special reports, studies, and statistical analysis at the request of supervision.Participate in job site meetings.Perform additional assignments at supervisor's direction.Knowledge, Experience & Competencies:Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or similar major preferredMust possess a valid, state-issued driver's licenseMinimum of six months of work experience in a commercial construction environment or completion of two construction-related internships.Ability to read and understand construction documentsAbility to calculate correct concrete and lumber quantitiesMust have basic competencies in mathematics and be able to perform math operations rapidly and accuratelyShould possess excellent supervisory skillsGood interpersonal skills with customer-service orientation as well as ability to maintain confidentialityExcellent oral and written communication skillsGood computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet-based applicationsAbility to operate basic office equipment including computer, printer, copier, scanner, and mobile phone/radioAbility to operate pickup truckMust obtain OSHA Construction 30-Hour certification within 8 months of being in this positionAbility to work various hours designated by the supervisor to meet the demands of the project schedule. This may include weekend work.Travel Requirements:Daily travel to various job site locations within 100-mile radius of officeOccasional travel to meetings or events within 50-mile radius of office, 4 - 6 times per yearOccasional out-of-town assignmentsPhysical Demands of Job:Ability to work outdoors and indoors without temperature control continuouslyAbility to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects without assistance from other personnel or lifting equipmentConstant standing, frequent walking, occasional kneeling/squatting/climbingAbility to maintain balance while walking and working on scaffolds and laddersAbility to reach for, grasp, and manipulate construction materials and toolsAbility to see well (naturally or with correction)PI161350db2873-25660-37141018

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