Field Engineer - Construction Mgmt & Oversight (Hybrid)

Kennedy Jenks Consultants; Ventura (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks Consultants is seeking a motivated Field Engineer to support the Construction Management team. The role focuses on project documentation, RFIs, submittals, schedule reviews, and cost-related tasks across multiple projects. Hybrid work between the site and the Seattle office is expected.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in a construction environment, with a Civil/Environmental/C&M degree. Travel to project sites is required; PE is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant construction experience; Water/Wastewater experience is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist CM with reviewing submittals and RFIs for compliance with plans and specs.
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain meeting materials and minutes.
• Review schedule changes and analyze impacts.
• Assist with independent cost estimating and change order reviews.
• Review progress payment applications and schedules of values.
• Post RFIs, letters, memos, and plan/spec revisions; draft correspondence and reports.
• Manage and maintain all project documentation, both electronic and hard copy.
• Cross-reference submittals, RFIs, payments with contract documents.
• Coordinate with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors and others.

Skills

Multi-project coordination

Travel to project sites

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Environmental Eng or Construction Management

Tools

Construction management software

Document control software

Job description

Kennedy Jenks Consultants is seeking a motivated Field Engineer to support the Construction Management team. The role focuses on project documentation, RFIs, submittals, schedule reviews, and cost-related tasks across multiple projects. Hybrid work between the site and the Seattle office is expected.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in a construction environment, with a Civil/Environmental/C&M degree. Travel to project sites is required; PE is preferred but not required.