Construction Office Engineer Project Controls

KBA Benefits

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 Plan (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

KBAis committed to an inclusive work environment that is full of opportunity for all with a workforce that reflects the regions 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 expressionor for inquiring about discussing or disclosing information about compensationor any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. KBA has won the American Council of Engineering Companies of Washingtons 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. KBAuses 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

TEAMS THAT BUILD TRUST

For 32 years KBAhas successfully managed highly visible public and private construction projects earning the trust and respect of clients throughout our community. Its 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 areas 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 RFIs

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)

Project Correspondence

• 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
• Draft transmittals

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

What youll 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 drivers 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 wed love if you had(preferred requirements):

• PE certification desired.

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.

Required Experience:

IC