About this opportunity
Dean Snyder Construction lists this Field Engineer opportunity in ankeny, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At Dean Snyder Construction, you'll find the advantages of a growing Midwest construction company combined with the close-knit culture of a family business. Because we are family and employee-owned, every team member has a direct stake in our success and a voice in helping to shape the future of the company. With locations in Clear Lake, IA| Ankeny, IA | Omaha, NE we are rapidly growing.
Travel Expectations
Travel at Dean Snyder Construction is project driven and may vary over time. This position currently supports traveling industrial projects, however future assignments may offer opportunities for more regional or local work depending on project needs, availability, and experience.
What Do We Offer
Competitive wages and bonus structure
Performance Reviews
Six-month and annual performance reviews provide opportunities for wage increase and position advancement based on performance, experience and continued growth.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Dean Snyder is Family and Employee-Owned company we take pride in a culture that supports our people, rewards their contributions, and gives eligible employees the opportunity to share in the long-term success they help build through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Additional Benefits
Retirement savings (401k) with employer match | Comprehensive benefit package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- & long-term disability) | Weekly pay | Generous PTO program and 7 paid holidays per year.
Job Summary
Position is responsible for learning retaining and recalling construction techniques and processes under the guidance of job-site Superintendent. Reading blueprints and specifications to ensure proper interpretation of design. Applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, or processes and learning management and inspection of construction projects. Duties include building layout, monitoring, and assigning work to employees; coordinating, organizing, and overseeing construction projects and purchasing materials in the absence of a superintendent; overseeing equipment operation; maintaining equipment; inspecting work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and adherence to work schedules. This position is working in the field on a career path to Superintendent.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise crews and subcontractors
Duties/Responsibilities
Reviewing data to determine material and labor requirements.
Works in the field under direct supervision of the Superintendent. Performs concrete/steel/carpentry tasks as needed
Coordinate shop drawings with conformance to building documents
Assists Superintendent in planning, organizing, and scheduling work,
Consults with clients, vendors, subcontractors, or other individuals to discuss and resolve issues. Formulate short interval planning and assist in running worksite job meetings
Confers with job superintendent, subcontractors, and owners engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to resolve construction problems and prevent delays
Studies project documents for information pertaining to type of material required, and dimensions of structure; prepares layout, using proper tools and company standards and checking for square using theodolites, total station and laser
Ensure that proper safety is maintained and incident reporting procedures are followed, bring problems to the attention of the Superintendent, Field Safety Coordinator or HR Manager.
Performs additional duties as assigned to support project and organizational success.
Knowledge of Position (Prior to Entry):
Construction techniques and applications
Proficient in technology used for role
Employee and equipment productivity
Subcontractors general duties
OSHA regulations
City, state and federal laws
Company personnel policies
Equipment uses and practices
Required Skills/Abilities
Basic construction concepts, procedures, methodologies, and processes
General understanding of project management and scheduling techniques
General understanding of Subcontractor’s general duties
General knowledge of construction skills, and use of hand and power tools
Interpreting engineering plans and specifications
Maintaining records and preparing reports
Identifying and solving problems quickly and efficiently
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, owner, clients, and general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or effectively convey information; promote new business, resolve problems, and to receive or give work direction
Inventorying supplies and materials
Monitoring employees and serving as crew leader
Possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) standards.
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties such as those listed above
Physical Requirements
Frequent physical activity like climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, and using hands.
Work may involve exposure to mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, dust, chemicals, oils, harsh weather, poor lighting, tight spaces, and loud noise.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally (with team assistance) and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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Worksite address
ankeny, IA, 50015, US
Who can apply
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