Construction Manager/ Civil Resident Engineer - South End (South King County & Pierce County)

Kba•Bellevue, WA

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About The Position

KBA is hiring a Civil Construction Resident Engineer to support public and private construction projects in the South End area, including South King County and Pierce County. The position coordinates construction administration and field oversight, supports clients and stakeholders, and helps deliver projects in compliance with contract documents, schedules, budgets, and agency requirements. The role involves coordinating daily observations of contractor activities, reviewing inspection and construction reports, verifying materials and quantities, managing changes and payments, monitoring schedule and budget, leading meetings, resolving field conflicts, and supporting contract close-out. It also provides technical leadership and mentorship to inspection staff, supports constructability and schedule reviews, maintains project documentation and tracking logs, and promotes a safety culture on the project site. The position requires at least five years of direct Resident Engineer or Construction Manager experience on public capital projects, including federally funded contract documentation and work on large projects. The successful candidate will have strong construction administration, communication, document interpretation, and computer application skills. Work includes both office and construction-site duties, with physical demands such as lifting, walking, standing, and navigating uneven terrain.

Requirements

Five to ten or more years of experience.
A college degree, preferably a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, and/or commensurate related work experience, specialized training, courses, and certificates.
At least five years of direct experience as a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager working on public capital projects as a consultant, owner/agency, or approved equivalent.
Experience on at least five large projects valued at $10 million or more each.
Experience managing contracts with Federal Aid Funding documentation.
Understanding of construction methods, including standards, equipment, processes, and safety considerations.
Ability to read and interpret complex contract documents.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere and communicate effectively with clients, contractors, coworkers, and management.
Experience with computer applications.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Authorization to work in the United States now and in the future without employer sponsorship.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, such as boxes of records.
Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and navigate uneven construction-site terrain for up to 10 hours a day.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office, MS Project, SharePoint, and BlueBeam.
Experience on alternative delivery projects, including GC/CM and/or Design-Build.
At least four years of construction inspection experience on heavy civil projects, including bridge, roadway, transit, and/or rail.
Experience with ProCare, Autodesk Build or PlanGrid, PM Web, Kahua, or project management software.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily observation of contractor activities and review Inspectors Daily Reports.
Review verification of materials and track quantities.
Prepare and negotiate Work Change Directives and Change Orders.
Review and approve monthly contractor progress payments.
Monitor contractor progress against the progress schedule and budget.
Lead project meetings.
Work with contractors and clients to resolve field conflicts.
Draft responses to contractor correspondence as required.
Monitor assigned staff for conformance with contractual requirements.
Provide technical leadership for complex or unique assignments.
Guide, train, and mentor inspection staff.
Perform constructability and schedule reviews.
Manage contract close-out.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local agency construction administration policies.
Foster a safety culture on the project site.
Perform office management engineer work as needed, including preparing change-order documentation, reviewing change-order scope, schedule, and cost, and maintaining tracking logs for RFIs, submittals, pay estimates, and other deliverables.
Inspect, monitor, and oversee construction field work to ensure conformance with plans and specifications.
Read and interpret contract documents and confirm compliance.
Perform or oversee on-site material testing.
Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements, including quantities and qualities.
Track item quantities and prepare pay estimates; ensure procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
Initiate field changes to drawings and specifications and identify document discrepancies or conflicts.
Review contractors’ daily construction reports for accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency.
Maintain as-constructed drawings and monitor contractor progress against the progress schedule.
Consult on work progress and construction problems, recommend solutions, assist with issue resolution, and liaise with the engineer of record.
Develop working relationships with agency staff and stakeholders.
Manage project document control, including materials documentation, RFIs, contractor payments, and contractor employment records.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage, with 100% employer-paid employee medical and wellness benefits and dependent coverage subsidies.
Company contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Voluntary AFLAC Personal Cancer Indemnity Plan.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid time off.
Paid personal leave.
Company-observed holidays.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
401(k) plan.
Term life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Identity theft protection.
Voluntary guaranteed-issue supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
Supplemental long-term care.
Company events, including quarterly safety meetings, a summer picnic, a company campout, a winter banquet, and team-building activities.
Community projects.
Professional development support, including assistance with professional registrations, licenses, certifications, professional and technical society memberships, training, and education.