ABOUT US:

Regionally located in Scottsdale, AZ, the KBE Building Corporation is a $300 million construction headquartered in Farmington, CT and serving the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Southwest. Founded in 1959, KBE provides design-build, construction management, and general contracting services to federal, senior living, educational, corporate, institutional, and retail clients. Engineering News-Record ranks KBE among the top 400 U.S construction companies.

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 & 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 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 thru on responses;
Track for 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 turn over of submittals. Make team aware of delinquent submittals
Prepare 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 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.

Physical Demands/Environmental:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description is subject to change at any time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time and move about in the office to access fine cabinets and office machinery or move about on uneven terrain and ascend/ descend ladders and/or open stairways while on jobsites. The employee constantly operates computer and other office machinery such as a tablet, calculator, copy machine and printer. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds of plans or other materials to, from and around the jobsite. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When out in the field, the noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This position may also work outdoors and be exposed to outdoor weather conditions