Why Manhattan? Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders
committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our
clients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have been
with the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it about
Manhattan that makes people stick around for decades? We offer large company benefits and professional
development opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business.
At Manhattan, you get:
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
- Professional development and leadership programs.
- To work on exciting projects for your community.
- Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
- More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.
Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet on
our website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com If Manhattan sounds like the place for you, share your
resume with us! POSITION
SUMMARY: The Field Engineer provides technical engineering support to
project supervisors and craft workforce to ensure all construction complies
with all appropriate standards, codes and specifications. The Field Engineer
must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have good
communication and client service skills. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrate commitment to an injury-free environment
through own actions and mentoring others - Supports/assists in implementation of Operation Zero
and all Manhattan safety policies - Participate in performing survey layout for
construction control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and
correct installation of materials - Maintain record documents
- Material takeoffs for self-perform work
- Research of drawing interpretations, problems, and
errors - Verification that all completed work complies with
drawings and specifications - Strong knowledge of the contract specifications and
documents - Verify all survey monuments and markers
- Assist in subcontractor coordination
- Responsible for conducting
themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting
attributes matching the Way We Work. - Other duties as assigned
Crew Responsibilities:
- Responsible
for accurately establishing and maintaining all physical site dimensions and
controls. - Responsible
for working with independent surveyor to identify all benchmarks, property
lines and property corners that relate to project site. - Responsible
for the accurate layout of the project including building location and
dimensions, site utilities and other physical improvements. While concrete
placing operations are underway, a frequent check should be made of all
formworks for horizontal and vertical alignment. - Responsible
for verifying or providing the layout for all subcontract work. - Responsible
for verifying the accuracy of all plan and shop drawing dimensions. - Responsible
for the proper care, maintenance and protection (including identification) of
all engineering instruments, tools and equipment. The Field Engineer should
make sure each crew has the proper equipment to complete the work. The
Instrument Man should be responsible for the care and maintenance of transits,
theodolites, and levels. Inspections and verifications of optical adjustment
should be scheduled and performed weekly. These should be recorded in a field
book. - Responsible
for ensuring all crews conduct themselves properly, are on time and ready for
work at work time, carry out their assigned duties properly, and fill "less
busy time" with activities such as: cleaning equipment and tools; organizing
storage areas; flagging nails or stakes; studying and updating plans. - Responsible
for work performed by all crews to ensure proper notes are taken, proper layout
techniques are used, and the Instrument Man is informed about the procedures
and scope of work for each task. The Instrument Man should understand the job
thoroughly enough to assume the duties of the Field Engineer in their absence.
The Instrument Man must work together with the Field Engineer to help minimize
any mistakes. - Responsible
for training Rodmen, Chainmen, Instrument Men and Field Engineer Trainees. - (When
assigned) responsible for assisting the Superintendent in the supervision of
the work. - Responsible
for ensuring that safe working conditions exist related to field engineering
activities. Always tie-off with safety lines when working outside safety rails
or cables or when using ladders. Crews must be very conscious of any work
overhead. Exercise extreme caution when working around slab openings or have
been working underneath. Make sure barricades cover active opening work. Report
any unsafe activities or conditions to your supervisor or the Superintendent. - Responsible
for monitoring the actual installation of work to insure accurate placement of
anchor bolts, formwork, concrete, etc. - Responsible
for monitoring the job stock of certain materials and embedded items to insure
availability at the required time of installation. - (When
assigned) responsible for accurate reporting of quantities of work in place. - Responsible
for monitoring all existing utilities to ensure continued operations (avoid
interruption).
JOB
SKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:
- Commitment to a culture of safety
- Exhibits personality traits common to The Way We
Work - Understanding of industry
- Strong understanding of reading contract drawings and
specifications - Basic math/accounting skills
- Functions effectively as part of a team
- Ability to understand and follow directions
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft
Office products - Excellent time management and organizational
skills
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2 Year Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent.
May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one-to-one
basis - 3 years of industry experience
WORKING
CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS:
- You must be adaptable to all types of weather conditions and traverse and inspect all areas of a construction job site, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
- Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
- Ability to repeat the same movements.
- Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
- Ability to compose, send, and reply to emails and written correspondence.
- Must be able to lift, pull, or move up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Travel may be required occasionally, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver's License).
- Exposure to characteristic construction site hazards.
About Manhattan Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked national
construction services firm that provides preconstruction, construction
management, program management, general building, and design-build services.
Manhattan's award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports,
healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation,
convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:
- 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
- ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
- Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
- 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
- 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)
Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership and
headquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and building
excellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethical
conduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support our
clients' long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the same
reasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate to
work with many clients for decades, some for over half a century. Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and
Recruiters
Manhattan Construction will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited
third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited
candidates presented to Manhattan Construction will be considered the property
of Manhattan Construction. Manhattan Construction will not be responsible
for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual
relationship be formed by the submission. Manhattan Construction will not be
obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third
parties submitting candidates in this manner. Manhattan Construction only forms
contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business
relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact
with Manhattan Construction from third parties must be through our Human
Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact
our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Manhattan
Construction Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel
any future business relationships between the third party and Manhattan
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Jul 01, 2025