Field Engineer

Job description:

Full-time position to assist Director of Field Operations in supervising and coordinating installation of commercial roofing systems in the Chicagoland area.

Typical duties to include:

• Monitor daily activities and as needed compile reports on progress, compliance and obstacles.
• Confirm adherence to approved shop drawings.
• Attend pre-construction and progress meetings as well as other project or staff meetings.
• Work with foremen to determine proper solution that conforms to manufacturer requirements for any detail issues that may arise in the field.
• QA/pre-punch list walks with follow up reports and tracking.
• Developing and writing work orders to include proper material lists.
• Coordinate onsite deliveries with suppliers and general contractor.
• Work with other tools and equipment onsite and in proper working condition.
• Develop site specific safety plan and actively update or modify as needed.

Job Requirements:

• 2 years of work experience in commercial roofing industry.
• Proficiency with windows based operating system and Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable climbing ladders, stair towers, use exterior material hoists, or other hoisting equipment and not afraid of heights.
• Strong communication skills: verbal and written.
• Valid driver's license for local traveling.
• Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test and background check.
• OSHA Certification.

Preferred but not required:

• Familiarity with scheduling software or estimating software.
• Bluebeam