Field Construction Coordinator

K&A Engineering•Lockport, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

K&A Power Group is a privately held engineering firm delivering world-class technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources. We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world. Start your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Field Construction Coordinator to join our team at K&A Power Group in Fillmore, New York. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive related electric utility industry experience, with transmission facilities construction management.
Must have current US Work authorization and valid US Driver License in good standing.
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory capacity experience.
MS Suite Required – with high competency in MS Excel.
Applicants should have the knowledge, experience, and skills needed to review project plans, specifications, contract enforcement, and applicable technical standards, OSHA and other regulatory statutes.
Detailed work experience in electrical Utility transmission UV/OV & civil construction.
Strong communications skills.
Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings and convey interpretations to contractors.
Ability to investigate and solve construction problems in a timely manner with minimum dependence on others.
Computer and Administrative skills.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Must be able and willing to attend training in E-STAR/CONVEX (switching and tagging).

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of college is preferred.
Construction Project Engineer Background Preferred.
Distribution line work experience required.
Knowledge of NRA clearances and switching orders would be beneficial.
Knowledge of GPS Systems & knowledge of SAP are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide field support to resolve problems proactively.
Complete reporting, including weekly and monthly reports, and track weekly PayIds completed.
Monitor the schedule, comparing look-ahead schedules with the Project Manager's (PM) schedule.
Attend contractor's Safety, Environment, and Quality meetings and provide input during onsite meetings.
Maintain and update the onsite H&S, Environment, and Quality project binder.
Document all project progress to provide a good paper trail.
Review contractor invoices and schedules and provide feedback.
Conduct weekly project progress meetings.
Request the contractor's two-week look-ahead schedule at each weekly meeting.
Be present onsite when work is being performed, making frequent observations of contractor activities.
Immediately notify the PM of all problems or foreseeable issues throughout construction, or any complaint presented by the general public.
Coordinate material delivery between the Customer Stockroom and the Contractor.
Inspect all project-related construction material for damage and completeness.
Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications, quality, and adherence to construction schedules.
Facilitate the resolution of construction problems, discrepancies, procedures, and methods by working with engineering personnel, inspectors, contractors, and suppliers.
Minimize Change Orders.
Support the Project Manager in reviewing requested Change Orders/Notices or other claims submitted by Construction Contractors related to additional payments, schedule adjustments, or other modifications to the Project, and make recommendations regarding the legitimacy of such claims.
Review and understand project documentation and provide input to enhance constructability, considering schedule, cost, and quality.
Maintain daily on-site as-built project plans.
Continuously communicate (written and verbally) with the associated PM.
Adhere to company policies, programs, and procedures, as well as Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP).
Ensure all requirements are maintained throughout project execution.
Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging open communication, reporting unsafe conditions, and suggesting improvements to safety practices.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, conduct safety inspections, and identify potential hazards to mitigate risks and maintain a safe working environment.
Initiate distribution outage requests for project work through E-STAR and/or CONVEX.