Field Engineer
16 Days Old
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
Recreational/Chill-Out Space to encourage movement and collaboration:
Golf Simulator, Pool Table, Dart Boards, Coffee/Snack/Beverage Station, breakout rooms, privacy booths, and more
(Farmington office)
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 https://kbefoundation.org/
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
How is this starting to sound!? Are you the next KBE employee!? Apply today!
Position Summary:
The Field Engineer will assist the Project Manager with the day-to-day construction, technical and administrative aspects of assigned construction projects. This is a field position with PM and field support.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible for oversite 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 and Essential Functions:
Includes the following, other duties may be assigned.
Perform project startup
Studies plans and specifications to understand assigned project
Review owner contract for project specific requirements
Send out drawings to subs for pricing/contract award
Highlight spec book for submittal requirements
Set up the initial master document set of drawings
Understand and perform document control procedures in accordance with KBE policy and procedures, both on site and electronic
Prepare all necessary documents
Coordinate/ Initiate / Complete project close out per specifications and KBE procedures
Create and maintain Subcontractor Close Out Compliance
Arrange kick-off meeting
Compile all necessary project information and documents for project start up
Maintain document drawings
Maintain drawings and drawing lists
Apply sketches, addendum portions and incorporate revisions into master document set
Obtain information and approvals required from owner, architect and engineers for timely processing of shop drawings
Review as-built drawings for compliance and accuracy prior to making monthly subcontractor payments/ Raise identified issues to the Project Manager
Ensure as-built set is maintained by Superintendent and Subcontractors
Prepare all final office and field drawing sets for site and electronic filing
Compile and process RFIs
Research and discuss RFIs with Superintendent
Draft, compile, print and distribute to recipient and others as applicable
Enter into computer system and follow through on responses
Track on possible costs and schedule impact
Maintain RFI logs and books.
Process owner contract revisions, change proposals and change orders
Review all incoming changes and set up PCO in system
Send out for pricing/ estimates, as applicable. Maintain RFQ log
Ensure follow-up on pricing from vendors
Compile data and distribute change proposals/orders and cover letters including copying, mailing, etc. to appropriate parties
Revise change proposals/requests as applicable and as a priority
Review changes with owner and/or consultants 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 there is no response from owner
Maintain all related logs for review at meetings
Prepare Owner project status reports
Process submittals
Review submittals for accuracy in specifications. Consult Superintendent for all MEP items or items that need clarification
Follow up with subcontractors and owners for timely turnover of submittals. Make team aware of delinquent submittals
Prepare the initial submittal log and incorporate due dates
Stamp, initial, package and distribute submittals to and from all parties
Track/enter submittals to and from field, consultants and subcontractors
Label and file all submittals electronically per procedures
Process subcontract change orders
Review all incoming changes for conformity/validity and set up in system
Solicit subcontractors pricing and follow requests for pricing
Compile data and distribute change orders and cover letters including copying, mailing, etc. to all appropriate parties
Perform various administrative and Project Manager assigned tasks
Coordinate the scheduling of meetings. Prepare and print all reports necessary for meetings
Review awarded subcontracts, daily reports and job meeting minutes
Review Job Status Report and follow up with any non-compliance items
Enter subcontract contacts into the system
Distribute project schedules as required
Compose project related correspondence as required or requested by the Project Manager
Act as/ provide coverage as Assistant Superintendent as needed on project
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 and 0-3 years of building construction experience years of construction administrative experience.
Or 2+ years of administrative construction industry experience and/ or construction industry course work beyond secondary school.
Basic understanding of construction principles and practices
Comfortable with technology
Experience with BIM and LEED is beneficial
Proven skills and ability in organization, time management, flexibility, sense of urgency, professionalism with both clients and co-workers, and attention to detail.
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.
- Location:
- Farmington
- Category:
- Engineering