Field Engineering Manager
On-siteSalt Lake City, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate and manage on-site engineering efforts to ensure completed work complies with design, codes, and standards. Serve as the primary liaison with home office Engineering to resolve technical issues while supporting Project Management, Quality, HS&E, Procurement, and Commissioning. Direct the field engineering team through design activities during construction, commissioning, and handover. Manage field change processes, Contractor RFIs, and submittals including CWP reviews, ITPs, and Method Statements. Plan, budget, and implement training programs; coordinate local permitting, inspections, and red-line markups for as-built documentation. Monitor document control, constructability programs, and cross-discipline clashes. Support Site Procurement/Contracting and ensure construction proceeds safely per Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
Required Qualifications
- University degree/technical diploma in an engineering discipline appropriate to the specific project or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Demonstrable track record combining multi-disciplinary engineering management on major projects with sufficient and relative on-site construction/field engineering experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of design criteria, application of engineering processes and materials of construction
- Proficient with engineering/technical software/systems and their application to the project
- General knowledge of industry and regulatory standards applicable to the project and the local jurisdiction
- Understanding of procurement, contracting and administrative practices
- Competent organizational skills combined with efficient time management
- Comprehensive knowledge of project planning and multi-discipline interfaces
- Understanding of drawing production processes and document control methodologies
- Expertise in Contractor/Vendor As-Built procedures and submittals
- Understanding of project controls and progress measurement relative to Construction Work Package methodology
- Ability to evaluate proposed technical options and provide solutions in a timely manner
- Strong communication skills, effectively manages key project stakeholder relationships (including internal and external clients)
- Leadership qualities and skills required to lead and motivate teams, transfer expertise and mentor/coach others
- Adaptable to change and able to facilitate high pressure situations
Desired Qualifications
- Registration as a Professional Engineer with the governing authority in the local jurisdiction
- Knowledge of construction means and methods across all disciplines
- Pre-operational testing and inspection/commissioning experience
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