Project Engineer

at KBE Building Corp
Location Farmington
Date Posted September 9, 2022
Category Engineering
Job Type Full Time

Description

ABOUT KBE:

Regionally located in Farmington, Connecticut and Laurel, Maryland, KBE Building Corporation is a $300 million construction company serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic, 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.

We are looking for someone energetic and driven to help us grow while building new relationships with clients and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven KBE characteristics of dedication, integrity, pride, and innovation.

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
Maintain document drawings
Compile and process RFIs

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 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;

Minimum Qualifications:

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 practice
Comfortable with technology
Experience with BIM and LEED is beneficial

BENEFITS OFFERED:

Vacation / Sick Days
Volunteer time during workday
Company Holidays/ Floating Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance / Supplemental Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
401K Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Leadership Development Programs

Corporate Outings and Events
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Business Casual Attire per Corporate Policies (no denim)