Field Construction Coordinator
4 months ago
Rochester
Job Description K&A Engineering Consulting – is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees. Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose. Start your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Field Construction Coordinator to join our team at K&A Engineering in Rochester, NY. 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. Role Expectations: • Onsite presence during active work; observe contractor activities and document progress, • Inspect work for compliance with specifications, quality standards, and schedules, • Inspect incoming materials; coordinate deliveries between Customer Stockroom and Contractor, • Maintain daily onsite as-built plans and comprehensive H&S, Environment, and Quality binder, • Identify and resolve field problems in collaboration with engineering, inspectors, and contractors, • Notify PM of issues, risks, or public complaints; support mitigation planning, • Review and recommend on Change Orders/Notices and contractor claims, • Monitor schedule performance; compare two-week look ahead vs. baseline, • Conduct weekly progress meetings; review contractor’s two-week look ahead schedule, • Attend Safety, Environment, and Quality meetings; deliver onsite tips or best practices, • Produce weekly/monthly reports and track project KPIs, • Maintain organized documentation of decisions, progress, and approvals, • Communicate regularly with PM on progress, risks, and action items, • Review contractor invoices and schedules; provide timely feedback, • Support PM with cost, schedule, and quality considerations, • Attend training in E STAR/CONVEX; initiate outage requests using these systems, • 3–7 years of field coordination, construction management, or utility/energy project experience, • Two (2) years of college is preferred, • Construction Project Engineer Background Preferred, • Distribution line work experience required, • MS Suite Required – with high competency in MS Excel, • Knowledge of NRA clearances and switching orders would be beneficial, • 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, • Must have current US Work authorization and valid US Driver License in good standing, • Minimum of 5 years of supervisory capacity experience, • Knowledge of GPS Systems & knowledge of SAP are preferred, • 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 Why Join K&A? People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority. Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees. Recognition & Growth: We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth. Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account, • 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match), • Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA), • Paid Parental Leave, • Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO, • Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance, • Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.