Field Representative

KFI Engineers PC • Fargo, ND

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field/Construction Representative plays a key role in the successful execution of projects both in the office during design and on site with clients and the project construction team. This person is focused primarily on coordination of communications and work between different stakeholders (KFI project team, client, general contractor or construction manager, subcontractors, vendors, etc.). The Field Representative is also responsible for trouble-shooting problems a wide range of problems and facilitating the timely execution of decisions directly affecting the timeliness and quality of our work and the overall satisfaction of our client.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of construction and field experience.
• Ability to engage others and build credibility quickly.
• Comprehends technical work in the field and conveys situations and problems concisely to others.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated maturity and self-confidence to work with a wide variety of individuals.
• Collaborative and self-directed.
• Adapts quickly to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Willing to travel and open to being on a job site for weeks at a time.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in related field such as Engineering/Construction or related experience in an Agri-business operation.
• Strong technical skills and the demonstrated ability to understand and apply engineering and design principles and standards.
• Fundamental understanding of all disciplines (millwright, piping, mechanical, electrical, and civil/structural).
• Cost estimating experience.
• Industrial project experience, agri-business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in design review, cost estimating, construction planning, scheduling, and equipment procurement.
• Ensure that full documentation for the project takes place and is distributed to all of the right stakeholders.
• Monitor the work of all contractors and subs, ensuring that the quality of the work meets or exceeds both KFI and our client’s standards.
• Attend construction meetings, ensuring full representation of the needs of both the client and KFI.
• Gather information from the field as required to assist the overall team.
• Carry out the research necessary to identify and address the root cause of problems.
• Inspect equipment and critically observe testing of same.
• Review and provide clarification to construction documents as required.
• Communicate, both verbally and in writing as necessary, with the appropriate staff at KFI who can expedite the resolution of customer problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Virtual health services
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for HDHP enrollees with KFI contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off to include Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement Leave
• Voluntary benefits offered include life, accident, critical illness coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree