Field Engineer

Company Description
- At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society._
- Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 120 offices in 50 countries worldwide._
- Our team is dynamic, innovative and client focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world._

**Job Description**:
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Field Engineer to oversee and direct construction projects to completion.

This professional will be responsible to successfully coordinate and supervise the onsite construction, development and delivery and for overall construction strategy for the project, reviewing the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.

This professional will also be Planning, organizing, scheduling, directing and controlling the delivery of the construction, overseeing all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.

The Field Engineer needs to ensure that value is maximized, the client’s reputation is protected, risks are mitigated, interfaces managed, and the required construction project controls are in place.

**Education/Experience**:

- Minimum of 10 years’ experience working as a Field Engineer, managing and leading a team on construction sites;
- Engineering or Architectural degree with chartered status;
- Understanding and experience in delivering industrial projects;
- Understanding and experience of the engineering and construction industry from a technical perspective;
- Knowledge of up-to-date design developments, statutory regulations, codes of practice and industry standards in relation to construction;
- Fluent in English and Spanish;
- PMI certification is a plus;
- Valid Chile Work permit;
- Experience in the Chilean market is a plus

**Qualifications**:

- Monitor the approval / sign off all construction related plans and decisions across all packages.
- Responsible for the identification of any design changes as a result of a variation to the contract arising within the construction managers' scope of work and the timely notification of the project and package managers.
- Responsible for the implementation and adherence to the requirements of the project quality plan within the area of responsibility.
- Responsible for highlighting to the project and package managers any technical queries/disputes regarding contractor supplied documentation and assisting thereafter with the resolution of such queries.
- Ensure adequate design safety risk assessments in relation to construction are undertaken, monitoring and ensuring close out of actions where appropriate.
- Provide technical input to the project quality plan.
- Support the engineering and O&M managers on construction related issues.
- Provide technical and commercial input into the construction plans supplied by the contractors.
- Analytical skills: must be able to plan strategies, investigate project cost variances, and solve problems over the course of a project.
- Communication skills: must be good communicators, able to clearly convey information orally and in writing. In addition to talking with owners and clients, managers must give clear orders and explain complex information to construction workers and discuss technical details with inspectors and other specialists, such as engineers.
- Decision-making skills: need to choose personnel and subcontractors for specific tasks and jobs and must also make myriad judgment calls about projects to ensure that they adhere to deadlines and budgets.
- Leadership skills: must effectively delegate tasks to construction workers, subcontractors, and other lower-level managers to ensure that projects are completed accurately and on time.
- Technical skills: must have an applied knowledge of concepts and practices common in the industry, such as construction technologies, contracts, and technical drawings. Be passionate about quality.

Additional Information
- Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change._
- We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance._

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