Field Engineer

KBE Building Corporation; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Employee Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement for Work-Related

Company Paid Life Insurance

Structured Bonus Program

Gym/fitness membership reimbursement

Company swag

Job summary

KBE Building Corporation is seeking a Field Engineer to assist the Project Manager with day-to-day construction, technical and administrative tasks on assigned projects in Farmington, CT. This field role requires coordinating drawings, submittals, RFIs, changes, and close-out activities, while ensuring compliance with project requirements and company procedures.

The position emphasizes organization, timely communication, and collaboration with subcontractors, owners, and engineers.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or Engineering Technology with 0–3 years building construction experience
• Or 2+ years administrative construction industry experience
• Basic understanding of construction principles and practices
• Comfortable with technology
• Experience with BIM and LEED is beneficial
• Proven skills in organization, time management, flexibility, urgency, professionalism with clients and coworkers, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Perform project startup.
• Review plans and specifications to understand assigned project.
• Review owner contract for project-specific requirements.
• Coordinate and initiate drawings to subs for pricing and award.
• Maintain drawing lists and master document set.
• Manage document control procedures on site and electronically.
• Prepare necessary project documents and reports.
• Coordinate close-out per specifications and procedures.
• Create and maintain subcontractor close-out compliance.
• Coordinate kick-off meetings and gather project information.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Flexibility

Professionalism

Attention to detail

BIM

LEED

Education

BS in Construction Management or Engineering Technology

0-3 years building construction experience

2+ years administrative construction industry experience

Tools

BIM

LEED

Job description

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

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/ Affluent 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.