CEI Office Engineer

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we're building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee's have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Our CEI Practice is growing - we have an immediate need for a CEI Office Engineer.

Ability to: Communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing)
• Responsible for: Receiving general instructions regarding assignments and exercising initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems.
• Responsible for: Completing, directing, and assigning specific tasks to administrative staff and coordinating and reviewing field staff document submittals for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with project requirements during all phases of the construction project.
• Responsible for: Compiling project documentation into daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
• Responsible for: Managing and tracking spreadsheets of quantities, materials, inspections, testing, identified construction issues, and other construction inspection documentation as assigned.
• Responsible for: Progress estimates and final estimates throughout the construction project duration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review, comment, and approve construction inspection summaries of daily activities
• Review submittals for completeness and conformance with project requirements, drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Review detailed records of the contractor's daily operations including work items, quantities, construction issues, construction methods, and events that affect the work
• Track / measure completed work quantities for payment
• Manage the team of inspectors, assist in coordinating their schedules and oversee their work and records
• Assist in coordinating and communicating material testing requirements on the project. Review project sampling and testing of materials and completed work for acceptance.
• Monitor work zone traffic control plan and identify discrepancies and potential issues
• Monitor the erosion control plan, identify permitting requirements and verify conformance with such, and review and comment on contractor erosion control submittals.
• Analyze complex construction documentation processes requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures.
• Interact with Project Managers and clients in a proactive manner to determine what routine issues affecting project management need to be addressed
• Maintain construction project records in accordance with GDOT and project specific procedures
• Interface proactively with the project managers, contractors, and inspection staff on various facets of the project including review of contract plans and documents, day-to-day construction activities and review of contractors' submittals
• Perform/oversee the review of daily inspection reports and quantity computations
• Ensure timely completion of time sheets and expense reports
• Take ownership of personal career development by seeking and providing feedback, seizing opportunities to develop new skills, and setting and pursuing personal goals

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 - 9 years of experience required.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

• Complete Annual Individual Training Program
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements
• Establish strong working relationship with client, contractors, and design engineers
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target
• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters
• Assist in negotiating contractor change orders
• Maintain document control for correspondence, RFIs, submittals, etc.
• Oversee project schedule and budget
• Prepare and analyze schedules
• Prepare cost estimates
• Read plans and specifications and understand the construction contractor's means and methods
• Solve construction problems in the field
• Test, document, and assure quality of contractor's work

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.