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Kent Companies
Houston, TX, US
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The Field Engineer is responsible for executing accurate and timely project layout activities for commercial concrete construction projects. This role manages project startup, daily layout operations, site control verification, and as-built data collection to support project accuracy, quality, and efficient field execution. The Field Engineer works closely with project teams and the FE Manager to coordinate layout schedules, maintain equipment, provide necessary documentation, and identify potential issues that could lead to rework.
The position also supports the company’s safety program and ensures all layout and as-built activities are completed in accordance with established standards and project deadlines.
Duties and Responsibilities
Create a new project in the data collector.
Import the data files created by the FE manager.
Double-check site control to ensure everything is within tolerance to continue.
Coordinate with the project team on when and how the work will commence.
Ensure the needed layout materials are provided.
Start layout.
Continue daily layout needs for the project. Always try to stay ahead of the work.
Communicate with the team to better schedule daily activities.
Coordinate the necessary as-built information and capture it.
Provide as-built data to FE manager.
Maintain and clean equipment.
Request supplies and materials through FE manager before necessary.
Actively participate in the safety program.
QA/QC of project to assist project team in minimalizing rework.
Walls – Site and retaining walls with critical placement relative to other elements must be as-built at the bottom, middle, and top at approximately 25’ increments.
Columns – When necessary, two adjacent faces should be shot next to each visible corner at the bottom, middle, and top.
Slabs – Shots should be taken at the appropriate grid increments to show the condition of placement.
Anchor bolts – All anchor bolts should be shot horizontally and vertically at the top of each bolt in the pattern. Also collect the top of concrete to determine bolt projection. Ensure all bolts are plumb before collecting data. All data is to be collected as soon as possible and sent to the FE manager.
Deadline – Have all as-builts delivered by the 20th of every month unless needed earlier.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.
Work Environment/Physical Demand
This position works primarily in the field on our projects and occasionally travels to the office as required. This position requires long periods of standing, crouching, walking, and climbing up and down the stairs.
Position type, travel, and expected hours of work
This is a full-time, office/field hybrid position. Typical hours will range from 45-50 hours per week and are subject to change. This role requires the ability to work nontypical days, and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is also necessary.
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