Field Cost Engineer - Roosevelt, UT

Job ID:  505726

Burdick Materials, is a CRH Company; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

Position Overview

This Field/Cost Engineer is an entry position.  When acting in a Field Engineer capacity, the position involves administration support and delivery support of the Large Project Manager for projects.  The project manager is responsible for the overall safety of project personnel, administration & facilitation of project deliverables, critical path schedule, quality management, environmental compliance, and project financials. 

When acting in a Cost Engineer capacity, the position involves preparation of Unit Cost Reports, Job Cost Projections and Change Orders.  The Cost Engineer is responsible for supporting the project manager for all financial deliverables required by the owner, and all financial reporting required by management.

Key Project Manager Support Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Participate in safety meetings, trainings, inspections and audits.
• Prepare and communicate critical path schedule via Primavera P6 or MS Project software.
• Coordinate with QCM to develop and administer a quality control plan.
• Consult with an engineer firm for development of a traffic control plan, and secure required encroachment permits.
• Correspond with the owner for all project deliverables and establish a professional relationship.
• Participate in regular owner, scheduling, and third-party meetings.
• Ensure all existing and new utilities are identified.
• Prepare and maintain project correspondence, submittals, RFI and as-builts.
• Ensure environmental compliance, ie. coordinate development of a SWPPP.
• Review with superintendent and or foreman daily costs for compliance with estimated costs.
• Together with the owner prepare monthly pay estimates and assist the contract administrator with billings.
• Prepare and submit a monthly project cost projection using the projection tool.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals and other documents for efficient delivery of projects.
• Prepare detailed change proposal estimates based on changes to final plans and specifications.  Utilize bidding software to prepare change orders.
• Consult with clients, vendors and subcontractors to resolve issues and formulate change orders. 
• Maintain current and accurate information on progress quantities.
• Prior to job startup, review with the job superintendent the project plans, specifications and review the project startup list to ensure that each item is done, ie. dig line has been contacted.

Key Superintendent Support Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Act as a liaison between the PM and Superintendent, and the PM and field inspectors
• Develop ATS, rover and machine models with use of Business Center / Trimble software
• Fly and operate a drone.  Process and prepare various surface analysis, and quantity verifications
• Consult with clients, vendors and subcontractors to facilitate scope, schedule, and resolve issues.
• Physically measure, assess the condition, and formalize as-builts for projects.
• Manage projects awarded which includes scheduling, resource allocation, cost projections, and billing. 
• Check daily cost sheets for correctness, compliance with estimated cost, and if over budget, find out why and report to management.
• Prior to job startup, review with the job foreman the project plans, specifications and review the project startup list to insure that each item is done, ie. dig line has been contacted.
• Assist Estimating by providing feedback on job progress as opposed to as estimated.
• Assist Estimating as available by performing field measurements determining sources.
• Check that foreman’s job quantities are correct and submitted to Estimating; remember they will generate the invoice based on what you report.
• Maintain, in conjunction with the hot plant operator, adequate oil supplies and fuels to meet the project’s needs.  Review Hot plant reports, crusher reports, job reports.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management or another related field is preferred.  Two years internship experience with FAA, DOT and or FHWA is preferred; or an equivalent of education and experience will be accepted.

Work Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
• Ability to write correspondence. 
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. . 
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Ability to compute, rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software.  

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional employee situations; Responds promptly to employee needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Burdick Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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