Apprentice Civil Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Description
TEAMS THAT BUILD TRUST
For 31+ years, KBA has successfully managed highly visible public and private construction projects, earning the trust and respect of clients throughout our community. It's what we do. No one does it better. KBA is small enough to be flexible and responsive, yet big enough to manage large and complex projects. As 100% employee owned, we recognize our employees are our most important resource and the basis for our success. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences and cultures within our workforce. KBA offers an excellent benefits package that includes health insurance, 401K Plan, holidays, paid time off (PTO), and an employee stock ownership plan. We support and further professional growth and development. We work hard, and we have fun.
KBA, Inc. works on the area's most technically challenging, complex, and award-winning construction projects:
Roads - Bridges & Highways - Transit
Water & Wastewater - Buildings - Land Development - Port Facilities
Bring your knowledge and expertise in Construction Office Engineer/Project Controls to develop creative solutions which help our clients make smart and strategic decisions to complete successful projects. The ability to anticipate and solve problems with nearly obsessive attention to detail pretty much sums up the KBA difference. Our people know that managing projects efficiently and effectively produces success; and working collaboratively to do so makes the success truly rewarding.
The Construction Office Engineer/Project Controls position is responsible for maintaining all project records, as well as assisting with other administrative and project support tasks as needed by the Resident Engineer and Office Engineer. Work hours will typically follow daytime construction schedules and will be at various project locations and project office types, including construction trailers without plumbing.
Who you are:

• Develops working relationships with staff and stakeholders.
• Takes on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm; independently.
• Communicates effectively by developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the project needs to external partners (i.e.: clients, consultants, and contractors).
• Cultivates innovation by creating new and better ways for the project to be successful and tapping resources.
• Uses resourcefulness by securing and deploying project resources effectively and efficiently.
• Instills trust by gaining the confidence of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

What you will be doing (typical duties and responsibilities):
Construction Management

• Assess, advise, and prepare response to Contractor Submittals
• Assess, advise, and prepare response to Contractor RFI's

Change Management

• Lead resolution of field issues
• Quantify potential contract changes and facilitate and track change orders
• Assist with preparing Change Orders
• Conduct impact analysis of cost and schedule changes
• Forecast quantity/cost to complete

Document Control

• Process, print and file all incoming and outgoing project documents and correspondence
• Route and track contractor submittals and RFIs for review response
• Process and distribute Change Proposals, Design Changes and Change Orders
• Maintain project files, material documentation and as-built records
• Create/Maintain Record of Materials (ROM)

Project Correspondence

• Draft correspondence to administer the terms of owner-contractor agreements
• Report on construction progress and trends; Draft monthly construction progress reports
• Track correspondence for issue resolution, follow-up, changes, and directions
• Draft transmittals

Meeting Administration

• Prepare for and document pre-construction conferences/pre-activity meetings
• Prepare meeting agendas with input from the Resident Engineer
• Attend progress and safety meetings as required
• Take meeting notes; prepare and distribute minutes and notes to all involved parties

Contractor/Subcontractor Management

• Compile monthly progress payments; maintain all relevant records
• Generate and verify math of force account work
• Process Subcontractor Request to Sublet Submittals
• Review Contractor/Subcontractor payroll for compliance (certified payroll, pay registers)
• Maintain all EEO/DBE/Apprentice Training Documentation and participation
• Prepare Weekly Statement of Working Days Statement

Administrative Support

• Maintain project office, supplies, etc.
• Provide administrative support to Resident Engineer and other staff as needed

KBA Engagement

• Adhering to KBA's Health & Safety Policies & Procedures
• Contribute to improvement of KBA Processes & Standard
• Conduct Employee Safety Audits
• Prepare Site Specific Health & Safety Plan for individual projects

Requirements
What you'll need to be successful (minimum requirements):

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management desired. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document control software (e.g., SharePoint, Primavera) and project scheduling required.
• Ability to perform mathematics sufficient for volumetric calculation and basic surveying is required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required, including good interpersonal skills to maintain positive work relationships with clients, contractors, co-workers, and management.
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.
• This position requires authorization to work in the United States both currently and in the future without the need for employer sponsorship.

What we'd love if you had (preferred requirements):

• PE certification desired.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, such as boxes of records, is required.
• Ability to sit at a workstation and perform data entry is required.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and navigate uneven terrain throughout construction worksites for up to 10 hours a day is required.