Kennedy/Jenks Consultants

Field Engineer

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants • $80K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in a construction environment; Water/Wastewater industry experience preferred
  • Ability to travel to project sites as needed
  • Experience with construction management and document control software
  • Familiarity with construction materials, methods, and contractual requirements
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Assist the CM with reviewing project submittals and RFIs for compliance
  • Prepare, distribute, and maintain project documentation like memos and meeting minutes
  • Support the CM in reviewing schedule changes and analyzing their impacts
  • Assist with cost estimating and reviewing change orders
  • Review contractor payment applications and schedules of values
  • Manage and maintain all project documentation according to procedures
  • Coordinate communication with clients, designers, owners, contractors and inspectors

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401k with bonus opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional registration support
  • Competitive PTO and holiday plan
  • Additional benefits and programs offered
Full Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Field Engineer to support our Construction Management (CM) team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with project documentation, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and contributing to the successful delivery of construction projects.

Responsibilities:

As an Office Engineer, you will assist the Construction Manager in ensuring that all project documentation is prepared, reviewed, processed, and maintained in compliance with contract plans and specifications. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Assist the CM with reviewing project submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs) for compliance with plans and specifications
  • Prepare, distribute, and maintain memos, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes
  • Support the CM in reviewing schedule changes and analyzing schedule impacts
  • Assist with independent cost estimating and change order reviews
  • Review contractor progress payment applications and schedules of values
  • Post RFIs, clarification letters, field memos, and plan/specification revisions
  • Draft and edit correspondence, reports, and other project documentation as directed by the CM
  • Manage and maintain all project documentation, both electronic and hard copy, in accordance with established procedures
  • Cross-reference submittals, RFIs, progress payments, and Inspection Daily Reports (IDRs) with contract documents to validate requests
  • Coordinate and communicate with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders
  • Serve as backup support for project and document control staff as needed
  • Work on multiple projects concurrently.
  • Perform field inspections as required or as backup support.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience; experience in a construction environment is preferred. Water/Wastewater industry experience preferred but not required.
  • Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
  • Experience with construction management and document control software.
  • Familiarity with construction materials, means and methods, tools, and contractual requirements related to civil infrastructure and structural projects.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred but not required.

This role operates on a hybrid schedule, split evenly between the job site and the local Seattle office.

Salary range for this position is expected to be $80,000 - $120,000 and will may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits Summary: Kennedy Jenks offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.

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About Kennedy/Jenks Consultants

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants is an engineering and consulting firm that specializes in water and environmental projects. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Kennedy/Jenks offers a wide range of services, including planning, design, construction management, and operations and maintenance. The company works with clients in both the public and private sectors, including municipalities, utilities, and industrial clients. Kennedy/Jenks is known for its expertise in water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and disposal, and environmental remediation.
Learn more about Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million

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