United Infrastructure Group (UIG) continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the Southeast, with a 100+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees who thrive in a professional, family-oriented environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits: • Highly Competitive Salaries • Generous Performance Bonuses • Robust Subsistence Allowances • Comprehensive Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision) • Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions up to 4% of compensation • Significant Paid Time Off • Life and Disability Insurance • Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance Note: Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment. Role Overview: Field Engineer As a Field Engineer at United Infrastructure Group (UIG), you will be responsible for overseeing routine on-site project administration, scheduling, and engineering functions. This role requires you to plan, coordinate, and manage construction engineering activities while maintaining schedules and ensuring effective communication with subcontractors. You will also prepare monthly pay estimates, update the project CPM (Critical Path Method) schedule, and handle job budgets, change orders, and cost reports for review by project managers. Your expertise in heavy/highway projects will be critical in managing project progress and ensuring smooth operations. Key Responsibilities: • Project Administration: • Handle all on-site project administration, including managing the project document control system. • Prepare monthly pay estimates and review owner and subcontractor pay estimates prior to management’s approval. • Scheduling and Coordination: • Plan, coordinate, and manage construction engineering activities and schedules, working closely with subcontractors. • Update and maintain the project CPM schedule and lead regular review meetings. • Cost Management: • Prepare and coordinate job budgets, change orders, and cost reports for review and approval by management. • Supervise cost report management, leading regular review meetings to ensure budget alignment. • Problem Identification and Solutions: • Identify issues early and work proactively to develop solutions, minimizing disruptions to project progress. • Project Reviews and Reporting: • Prepare all required information for presentations at project reviews, ensuring accurate and up-to-date reporting for management. Qualifications: • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in heavy/highway construction, particularly on projects over $20 million. • Highway Construction Expertise: Familiarity with grading, drainage, paving (asphalt and concrete), bridge construction, retaining walls, and all other highway construction scopes. • Technical Skills: Experience with JDEdwards is preferred, along with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure clear and effective communication with all project stakeholders. • Organizational Skills: Strong prioritization, organizational abilities, and attention to detail. • Legal Requirements: Able to pass a Drug Test and legally eligible to work in the US. Physical Requirements: • Office Work: Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer are required. • Field Work: Occasional travel to job sites may be required to support project operations and reviews. Requirements: All Applicants Must Be: • 18 years of Age • Legally Eligible to Work in the US • Able to pass a Drug Test Please contact us at UIG Careers or email: Recruiting@uig.net for assistance with applying. UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER
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See More Details >>Essential Job Functions • Develops plans and specifications for projects and maintenance improvement projects • Ensure timely implementation of projects and maintenance schedules • Document project data, plan changes, and as-built plan updates. • Coordinate with internal and external personnel in the development of project requirements and operational needs, including but not limited to: civil, mechanical, structural, electrical and architectural. • Prepare Request for Proposals (RFP), Bid Documents and project updates. • Prepare submittal packages • Prepare CAD Drawings – conceptual, design and as-built drawings. Also, R&D parts drawings. • Develop project estimates • Review and process outside vendor and contractor invoices and expenses associated with projects. • Demonstrate Safety aptitude and willingness to learn/be coachable. • Demonstrate the ability to read engineering drawings, flow sheets, equipment layout, piping drawings, civil plans, and electrical controls schematics. Additional Job Functions • Exhibit basic project management skills, including where appropriate, equipment and materials selection, contractor supervision, system startup and operational readiness procedures, and submittal / close-out documentation. • Act as a liaison between the Engineering department and all other internal departments. • Organize and prioritize tasks coming into the Engineering department from Sales and R&D • Become familiar with multiple functions of in-house business software system. • Assist in overlap coverages for other office personal during vacation and absence. • Additional duties as assigned
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Lumberton, NC, often begins with an apprenticeship, combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 677 mechanical trade professionals in the region, with wages averaging around $989.33 per week. Trade schools, unions, and various platforms assist aspiring mechanical trade workers in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $50,000 annually for experienced professionals.
