Field Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $60,000-$80,000

KBE Building Corporation: Relationships Are Everything! Join our team today!!

KBEs relationship focus means that you can count on us to do the right thing at all times and work in the best interests of your project. We will be proactive and open in all of our communications and interactions with all members of your project team. Our clients, design partners, and trade contractors say they trust KBE to do the right thing because we build relationships first, buildings second.

Read on to see if this is the place for you!!

At KBE, we expect the best and reward it with excellent compensation and benefits, challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, and the chance to give back to our communities.

Work Life Balance:

• Flexible Work Hours
• Paid Paternal/Maternal Leave
• Vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays

Health and Wellness:

• Medical and Dental Insurance (Premium cost sharing between the company and employee)
• Health Incentive Insurance Discount Employee assistance program
• Vision Care (100% company paid)

Corporate Culture:

• Annual Company Meetings, Company Fun Events, & holiday parties
• Quarterly Employee Photo Contests with prizes!
• Company swag! Mugs, Clothing, Backpacks, and more
• Dress code: Business Casual and Philanthropy Fridays (Jeans)
  
• Employee Work Anniversary Recognition
• Corporate Commitment to Philanthropy
  and company-sponsored charitable events
  
• KBEYOU- Focusing on our company growth with career development and training
  

Compensation:

• Competitive Salaries
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Corporate Contributions toward Monthly Student Loan Repayment
• Reimbursement for select gym and fitness memberships
• Tuition Reimbursement
  for Work-Related Education
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Structured Bonus Program
  

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Position Summary:

The Field Engineer will assist the Project Manager with the day-to-day construction, technical and administrative aspects of assigned construction projects. Field engineer will assist Project Manager & Supt in field work support role, including but not limited to estimating, procurement, report preparation, and overall support in every aspect of each project.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for oversight of subcontractors when applicable. This may include resolution of jobsite issues and situations as they arise. Supervision includes use of discretion and independent judgement when dealing with discrepancies and matter of significance on the job.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Includes the following, other duties may be assigned.

Perform project startup

• Comprehension of construction plans and specifications for assigned project
• Review of Owner Contract for project specific requirements
• Distribute drawings to subcontractor for pricing/Contract Award Review Project Specifications for submittal requirements
• Set up an initial master document set of drawings in construction management (CM) software
• Understand and perform document control procedures in accordance with KBE policy and procedures
• Coordinate all information and documents for project kick-off meeting. Compile all necessary project information and documents required for project start-up

Maintain Contract Drawings

• Maintain & update construction drawings and document logs
• Post A/E Sketches & Addendum and incorporate revisions into master document set in CM Software
• Review as-built drawings for compliance and accuracy prior to making monthly subcontractor payments/ review identified issues to the Project Manager
• Ensure As-Built documents are maintained by Superintendent and subcontractors

Compile and process RFIs

• Research and discuss RFIs with Superintendent
• Draft, compile, and distribute RFIs via CM software. Ensure timely follow-up on responses
• Enter into Construction Management Software and follow through on responses
• Track for possible cost and schedule impact
• Maintain RFI logs and post to CM Software

Process Owner Contract Revisions, Change Proposals and Change Orders

• Review all incoming changes and identify as Potential Change Order (PCO)
• Distribute for pricing/ estimate, as applicable. Maintain PCO log
• Ensure follow-up on pricing from vendors
• Compile data and distribute Change Proposals/Orders to appropriate parties
• Revise Change Proposals/Requests as applicable and as a priority
• Review changes with Project Team as applicable and as a priority
• Update Change Proposal/Order Logs and review them at weekly subcontractor meetings
• Flag outstanding Change Orders to PM that may impact timeline or when response is delayed from owner
• Maintain all related logs for review at meetings
• Prepare Owner project status reports

Process submittals

• Review Submittals for accuracy and compliance with Specifications. Consult Superintendent for all issues that need clarification
• Follow up with Subcontractors and Design Team members for timely submission of Submittals. Make team aware of delinquent submittals
• Prepare and update Submittal Log on weekly basis
• Stamp, initial, package and distribute submittals to and from all parties
• Track/enter Submittals to and from field, Architect, consultants and subcontractors
• Obtain information and Submittal approvals required from Owner, Architect, and engineering consultants for timely processing
• Prepare / updated Submittal Log
• Name and file all submittals electronically per procedures

Process subcontract change orders

• Review all incoming changes for conformity/validity and create PCO as required
• Compile data and distribute Subcontractor Change Orders for digital signature

Perform various administrative and Project Manager assigned tasks

• Coordinate and schedule meetings as directed. Prepare and print all reports necessary for meetings
• Review awarded subcontracts, assist with daily reports and prepare project meeting minutes
• Review Job Status Report and follow up with any non-compliance items
• Enter subcontractor contact information for Project Directory
• Distribute Project Schedules as required
• Compose project related correspondence as required or requested by the Project Manager or Superintendent
• Create and maintain subcontractors close out compliance
• Provide supplemental site supervision as needed on project

Quality Assurance / Quality Control and Safety

• Conduct QC/QC inspection and verify work installation compliance with Contract Documents and shop drawings
• Verify use of specified materials & equipment and compliance with Submittals
• Assist with the implementation of Safety best practices and compliance with KBE Safety protocol
• Identity and report potential Safety hazards when encountered

Education, Experience, & 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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BS in Construction Management or Engineering Technology with 0-3 years of building construction experience

Or 2+ years of administrative construction industry experience

Or 2+ years of core construction industry course work beyond secondary school.

Basic understanding of construction principles and practices

Exposure to Construction Management and Scheduling Software, and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook Project), and Bluebeam programs

Experience with Autodesk, REVIT, and LEED is beneficial

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proven skills and ability in organization, time management, flexibility, sense of urgency, professionalism with both clients and co-workers, and attention to detail.

Strong communication skills required for interaction with subcontractors, venders, Architects, Engineers, and

Clients

KBE Building Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status

KBE is a VEVRAA Compliant Federal Contractor.