Construction Office Engineer / Project Controls

Jimmy Jazz; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

KBA, Inc. is seeking a Construction Office Engineer/Project Controls professional in Bellevue, WA to maintain project records and support Resident/Office Engineers.

The role involves construction office administration and lead efforts on submittals, RFIs, and change orders across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree in civil engineering or construction management, strong MS Office and scheduling skills, and the ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management desired; MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document control software experience required.
• Ability to perform mathematics for volumetric calculation and basic surveying is required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are required; valid driver's license and good driving record are required.
• Position requires authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Construction Management duties across project lifecycle, including submittals, RFIs, cost/schedule changes, and change orders.
• Document control: maintain project records, ROM, correspondence, and reports; prepare monthly progress reports.
• Change Management: lead issue resolution, track changes, and forecast cost/schedule impacts.
• Meeting Administration: prepare agendas, attend meetings, and distribute minutes.
• Contractor/Subcontractor management: payroll review, subcontracting submittals, and compliance tracking.
• Administrative Support: maintain project office and provide staff support.
• KBA Engagement: uphold health/safety policies, improve processes, and support training initiatives.

Skills

MS Office

Document control

Project scheduling

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

SharePoint

Primavera

Job description

• Location 11201 SE 8th St,Suite 160,Bellevue, WA, 98004-6364,United States
• Base Pay $104,000.00 - $164,320.00 / Year
• Job Category Construction Management, Consulting, Civil Engineering
• Employee Type FTE
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

TEAMS THAT BUILD TRUST

For 32 years, KBA has successfully managed highly visible public and private construction projects, earning the trust and respect of clients throughout our community. It’s what we do. No one does it better. KBA is small enough to be flexible and responsive, yet big enough to manage large and complex projects. As 100% employee owned, we recognize our employees are our most important resource and the basis for our success. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences and cultures within our workforce. KBA offers an excellent benefits package that includes health insurance, 401K Plan, holidays, paid time off (PTO), and an employee stock ownership plan. We support and further professional growth and development. We work hard, and we have fun.

KBA, Inc. works on the area’s most technically challenging, complex, and award-winning construction projects:

Roads -Bridges & Highways-Transit

Water & Wastewater -Buildings-Land Development-Port Facilities

Bring your knowledge and expertise in Construction Office Engineer/Project Controls to develop creative solutions which help our clients make smart and strategic decisions to complete successful projects. The ability to anticipate and solve problems with nearly obsessive attention to detail pretty much sums up the KBA difference. Our people know that managing projects efficiently and effectively produces success; and working collaboratively to do so makes the success truly rewarding.

The Construction Office Engineer/Project Controlsposition is responsible for maintaining all project records, as well as assisting with other administrative and project support tasks as needed by the Resident Engineer and Office Engineer. Work hours will typically follow daytime construction schedules and will be at various project locations and project office types, including construction trailers without plumbing.

Who you are

• Develops working relationships with staff and stakeholders.
• Takes on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm; independently.
• Communicates effectively by developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the project needs to external partners (i.e.: clients, consultants, and contractors).
• Cultivates innovation by creating new and better ways for the project to be successful and tapping resources.
• Uses resourcefulness by securing and deploying project resources effectively and efficiently.
• Instills trust by gaining the confidence of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

What you will be doing (typical duties and responsibilities):

Construction Management

• Assess, advise, and prepare response to Contractor Submittals
• Assess, advise, and prepare response to Contractor RFI’s

Change Management

• Lead resolution of field issues
• Quantify potential contract changes and facilitate and track change orders
• Assist with preparing Change Orders
• Conduct impact analysis of cost and schedule changes
• Forecast quantity/cost to complete

Document Control

• Process, print and file all incoming and outgoing project documents and correspondence
• Route and track contractor submittals and RFIs for review response
• Process and distribute Change Proposals, Design Changes and Change Orders
• Maintain project files, material documentation and as-built records
• Create/Maintain Record of Materials (ROM)
• Draft correspondence to administer the terms of owner-contractor agreements
• Report on construction progress and trends; Draft monthly construction progress reports
• Track correspondence for issue resolution, follow-up, changes, and directions

Meeting Administration

• Prepare for and document pre-construction conferences/pre-activity meetings
• Prepare meeting agendas with input from the Resident Engineer
• Attend progress and safety meetings as required
• Take meeting notes; prepare and distribute minutes and notes to all involved parties

Contractor/Subcontractor Management

• Compile monthly progress payments; maintain all relevant records
• Generate and verify math of force account work
• Process Subcontractor Request to Sublet Submittals
• Review Contractor/Subcontractor payroll for compliance (certified payroll, pay registers)
• Maintain all EEO/DBE/Apprentice Training Documentation and participation
• Prepare Weekly Statement of Working Days Statement

Administrative Support

• Maintain project office, supplies, etc.
• Provide administrative support to Resident Engineer and other staff as needed

KBA Engagement

• Adhering to KBA’s Health & Safety Policies & Procedures
• Contribute to improvement of KBA Processes & Standard
• Conduct Employee Safety Audits
• Prepare Site Specific Health & Safety Plan for individual projects

Requirements

What you’ll need to be successful(minimum requirements):

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management desired. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document control software (e.g., SharePoint, Primavera) and project scheduling required.
• Ability to perform mathematics sufficient for volumetric calculation and basic surveying is required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required, including good interpersonal skills to maintain positive work relationships with clients, contractors, co-workers, and management.
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.

This position requires authorization to work in the United States both currently and in the future without the need for employer sponsorship.

What we’d love if you had(preferred requirements):

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, such as boxes of records, is required.
• Ability to sit at a workstation and perform data entry is required.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and navigate uneven terrain throughout construction worksites for up to 10 hours a day is required.

Summary

Medical and Wellness Benefits

(100% employer paid for employees, with dependent coverage subsidies)
Medical and Prescriptions
Company Contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental
Vision
AFLAC Personal Cancer Indemnity Plan (voluntary)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off
Paid Personal Leave
Company Observed Holidays

Investment/Retirement Programs
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
401(k) Plan

Income Protection
Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection

Voluntary Guaranteed Issue
Supplemental Life and AD&D

Supplemental Long Term Care

Company Events
KBA Quarterly Safety Meetings
KBA Summer Picnic

KBA Company Campout
KBA Winter Banquet
Team Building Activities (marathons, sporting events, book club)
Community Projects

Professional Development
Professional Registrations, Licenses, and Certifications

Memberships in Professional and Technical Societies

Training and Education Assistance

EOE/AA/VETERAN/DISABILITY

KBA is committed to an inclusive work environment that is full of opportunity for all, with a workforce that reflects the region’s diversity. At the core of it all, our approach is shaped by a strong respect for people. KBA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. KBA has won the American Council of Engineering Companies of Washington’s “Excellence in Inclusion” award for all three years that it has been awarded. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. KBA uses E-Verify to verify the ability of all new employees to legally work in the United States. If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]