About this role
About Day and Zimmermann No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because We do what we say! ® We’re here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and long-standing industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. It’s no wonder we’re the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States.
Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customer’s power and improve the world! https://www.dayzim.com/services-and-products/maintenance-construction Job Summary The Field Engineering Manager provides field engineering leadership for concrete project work, with accountability for translating design requirements into executable field plans and supporting safe, quality construction. The role partners with the client, designer of record, and construction management to review constructability, develop concrete execution strategies, and coordinate batch plant readiness, mix testing, placement planning, and field execution. The position supports project delivery through disciplined technical coordination, issue resolution, and complete, traceable concrete placement documentation.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the client, designer of record, and construction management to review concrete drawings and specifications for constructability, identifying field execution considerations, constraints, and coordination needs.
- Oversee concrete work setup and placements in the field, monitoring execution against approved plans, project requirements, and applicable quality and safety requirements while escalating issues and coordinating resolution.
- Develop concrete construction execution strategies and placement plans from designer-of-record drawings, defining sequencing, resources, interfaces, and project-specific controls to support field readiness.
- Oversee concrete batch plant setup and readiness at construction sites, including review of required equipment setup, testing, and calibration records to confirm readiness for production.
- Coordinate early concrete mix testing and review results with the client, construction team, and applicable technical stakeholders to confirm readiness for planned concrete work.
- Control and maintain complete, traceable documentation for concrete placements, including plans, test and calibration records, inspection documentation, placement records, and closeout information.
- KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Ability to interpret civil and structural drawings, specifications, concrete mix submittals, test results, and construction requirements to support field execution decisions.
- Advanced working knowledge of concrete production and placement practices, including batch plant equipment, calibration, testing, placement sequencing, and field quality controls.
- Ability to develop and coordinate constructability and concrete execution plans across clients, designers of record, construction management, contractors, testing personnel, and project quality and safety teams.
- Ability to apply technical judgment and field problem-solving to identify concrete execution issues, evaluate options, escalate material risks, and coordinate timely resolution.
- Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and traceable technical and construction documentation for concrete testing, placements, inspections, and closeout.
- Ability to plan and prioritize field engineering work across changing site conditions and project demands while supporting required travel between project locations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Required 8+ years Progressive civil engineering and field construction experience, including substantial experience with concrete construction, concrete placements, constructability review, field coordination, batch plant readiness, concrete mix testing, placement operations, and associated quality documentation.
- Required Travel
Requirements
- 20% project travel between client home office and Texas/North Carolina construction sites.
Compensation and Benefits In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $114,960 - $172,440. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).
We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members! Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company.
Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws.
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