Construction Manager/ Civil Resident Engineer - Seattle

Kba • Bellevue, WA

10d

About The Position

KBA is seeking a Construction Manager/Resident Engineer to oversee day-to-day construction management activities and serve as the primary representative to construction contractors and the client. The role is based in the Seattle metropolitan area and supports work within the City of Seattle, primarily on SDOT projects, with additional support for City Light and SPU projects as needed. The manager may oversee multiple projects concurrently.

The role includes construction project management, coordination of RFIs and submittal responses, progress payments, budget and schedule monitoring, project documentation, materials management, and oversight of project staff. The position requires familiarity with applicable construction administration, engineering, and environmental standards, methods, and policies. Bridge and roadwork experience and intermediate critical-path scheduling knowledge are preferred.

KBA is an employee-owned firm that manages public and private construction projects. It describes its workplace as inclusive and supports employee professional growth and development.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience working on public capital projects as a public agency owner, consultant, contractor, or equivalent.
• Experience on at least one large project valued at $20 million or more and at least two projects valued between $10 million and $20 million.
• Construction project management responsibility/background.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, FHWA, and other applicable standards and governing agencies’ construction administration, engineering, environmental methods, standards, and policies.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead, advise, oversee, and manage teams.
• Ability to work in the Seattle metropolitan area and support work within the City of Seattle.
• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, or equivalent is strongly desired.

Nice To Haves

• Bridge and roadwork experience.
• Intermediate-level critical-path scheduling knowledge.
• Experience managing contracts with Federal Aid Funding documentation and requirements.
• Proficiency with Procore and Autodesk Forma, previously known as Build.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or Certified Construction Management (CCM) certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction management activities and represent the client and project to construction contractors.
• Manage construction project activities and potentially multiple projects concurrently.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittal responses, and progress payments.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules.
• Apply relevant construction administration, engineering, and environmental methods, standards, and policies, including applicable AASHTO and FHWA requirements.
• Manage inspectors’ daily reports documenting quantities and contractor performance quality.
• Manage administrative project documentation, including meeting notes and correspondence.
• Manage materials tracking and documentation.
• Supervise project staff; clarify roles and responsibilities, resolve issues, and support staff coaching and development.
• Mentor, train, advise, and lead project teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage, with 100% employer-paid medical and wellness benefits for employees 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 coverage.
• Supplemental long-term care.
• Company events, including quarterly safety meetings, a summer picnic, a company campout, and a winter banquet.
• Team-building activities, including marathons, sporting events, and book club.
• Community projects.
• Support for professional registrations, licenses, certifications, and memberships in professional and technical societies.
• Training and education assistance.
• Professional growth and development support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior