TEAMS THAT BUILD TRUST For 30 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. We are 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 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 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 Controls position 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) 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 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 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. What we’d 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. 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 Long Term Care Insurance 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. 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