Field Representative

KFI Engineers; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

KFI Engineers in St. Paul, MN, seeks a Field Representative to support Industrial, Process and Agribusiness projects. You will coordinate communications between the project team, client, general contractor, subs, and vendors on design, construction, and on-site activities.

The role requires at least 10 years of field experience, willingness to travel and stay on site for weeks, strong communication, and the ability to troubleshoot field issues while ensuring quality and timely decisions.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of construction and field experience.
• Ability to engage others and build credibility quickly.
• Comprehends technical work in the field and conveys situations clearly.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated maturity and self-confidence with diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborative and self-directed.
• Adapts quickly to changes in field conditions.
• Willing to travel and stay on site for weeks at a time.

Responsibilities

• Engage in design review, cost estimating, construction planning, scheduling, and equipment procurement.
• Ensure full documentation for the project is distributed to stakeholders.
• Monitor the work of all contractors and subs to meet standards.
• Attend construction meetings representing client and KFI needs.
• Gather field information to assist the team.
• Research root causes of problems and implement solutions.
• Inspect equipment and observe testing.
• Review and clarify construction documents as needed.
• Communicate with staff to expedite issue resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Maturity & confidence

Engage others

Adaptability

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Agri-business experience

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position: Field Representative

Department: Industrial, Process and Agribusiness (IPA)

Reporting Relationship: Senior Project Manager, IPA

COMPANY BACKGROUND

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Field/Construction Representative plays a key role in the successful execution of projects both in the office during design and on site with clients and the project construction team. This person is focused primarily on coordination of communications and work between different stakeholders (KFI project team, client, general contractor or construction manager, subcontractors, vendors, etc.). The Field Representative is also responsible for trouble‑shooting problems a wide range of problems and facilitating the timely execution of decisions directly affecting the timeliness and quality of our work and the overall satisfaction of our client.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Engage in design review, cost estimating, construction planning, scheduling, and equipment procurement.
• Ensure that full documentation for the project takes place and is distributed to all of the right stakeholders.
• Monitor the work of all contractors and subs, ensuring that the quality of the work meets or exceeds both KFI and our client's standards.
• Attend construction meetings, ensuring full representation of the needs of both the client and KFI.
• Gather information from the field as required to assist the overall team.
• Carry out the research necessary to identify and address the root cause of problems.
• Inspect equipment and critically observe testing of same.
• Review and provide clarification to construction documents as required.
• Communicate, both verbally and in writing as necessary, with the appropriate staff at KFI who can expedite the resolution of customer problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• At least 10 years of construction and field experience.
• Ability to engage others and build credibility quickly.
• Comprehends technical work in the field and conveys situations and problems concisely to others.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated maturity and self-confidence to work with a wide variety of individuals.
• Collaborative and self-directed.
• Adapts quickly to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Willing to travel and open to being on a job site for weeks at a time.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field such as Engineering/Construction or related experience in an Agri‑business operation.
• Strong technical skills and the demonstrated ability to understand and apply engineering and design principles and standards.
• Fundamental understanding of all disciplines (millwright, piping, mechanical, electrical, and civil/structural).
• Cost estimating experience.
• Industrial project experience, agri‑business preferred.

Working Conditions

• Some work locations will feature the tough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment.

CORE BEHAVIORS

Accountable

• Demonstrates persistence in the achievement of goals.
• Acts with a sense of urgency.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.

Business Focus

• Demonstrates agility, adapts well to changes.
• Works well under pressure.
• Meets commitments to internal/external customers.

Project Execution

• Plans projects well, managing last‑minute rushes and disruptions.
• Balances Speed and Quality.
• Looks for improvement in our delivery, tools and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates Respect for Others

• Keeps others adequately informed.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Adapts communication style and method based on audience and situation.

Team Player

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Shares expertise with others.
• Inspires respect and trust.

Benefits:

At KFI, our comprehensive benefit program provides our employees with the resources to support their health, wellness and financial well‑being. Full‑Time employees have access to:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Virtual health services
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for HDHP enrollees with KFI contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off to include Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement Leave
• Voluntary benefits offered include life, accident, critical illness coverage

Compensation

$50.70 - $63.40 per hour. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual qualifications, experience, work location, and education. This position is eligible for an annual bonus.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans and Disabilities