United States onlyPOSITION SPECIFICATION
Position Field Representative, Industrial, Process and Agribusiness
Organization KFI Engineers (KFI)
Reporting Relationship Senior Project Manager, Industrial Group
Website http://www.kfi-eng.com/
Location Position will be based at the job site in David City, NE requiring extended overnight stays.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.
Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with eight regional offices and a team of over 250 professionals, we have a people-first culture that offers opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Field/Construction Representative plays a key role in the successful execution of projects on site with clients and the project construction team. This person is focused on primarily on coordination of communications and work between different stakeholders (KFI project team, client, general contractor or construction manager, subcontractors, vendors, etc.). Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the incumbent is also responsible for trouble-shooting 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.
This is a full time, permanent position with the first project being approximately 24 months in the David City, NE area. Post project, you will be assigned another project in a potentially different location.
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Engage in cost estimating, construction planning, scheduling, and potentially equipment procurement.
- Ensure that full documentation for the project takes place and is distributed to all of the right stakeholders.
- Coordinate and monitor the work of all contractors and subs, ensuring that the quality of the work meets or both KFI and our client’s standards.
- Attend construction meetings, ensuring full representation of the needs of both the client and KFI.
- 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
The successful candidate will have a pragmatic and applied approach, while at the same time fostering a thorough examination of customer needs and potential application of our capabilities. The successful candidate will have strong construction and field experience, along with an ability to engage others and build credibility quickly. Ideally, the person filling this position will be able to comprehend technical work in the field, and be able to convey situations and problems concisely to others. The person will possess strong communication skills, and influencing skills, and has demonstrated the maturity and self-confidence to work with a wide variety of individuals. The level of seasoning we are looking for likely comes with a minimum of 10 - 15 years of experience. The successful candidate will be naturally collaborative, and possess the ability to assimilate a range of ideas, programs or alternatives into a set of recommendations. This person will be self-directed, but able to adapt quickly to rapidly changing circumstances. Naturally, this person must be willing to travel, and open to being on a job site for weeks at a time.
Additional qualifications the successful candidate will possess include:
- 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.
- Planning and organizational skills, combined with good attention to detail.
- Ability to build consensus and influence others.
- Industrial project experience, agri-business related is preferred.
CORE BEHAVIORS
Accountable
- Demonstrates persistence in the achievement of goals.
- Acts with a sense of urgency.
- Takes responsibility for own actions.
Business Focus
- Demonstrates agility, adapts well to changes.
- Works well under pressure.
- Meets commitments to internal/external customers.
Project Execution
- Plans projects well, managing last-minute rushes and disruptions.
- Balances Speed and Quality.
- Looks for improvement in our delivery, tools and processes.
Demonstrates Respect for Others
- Keeps others adequately informed.
- Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
- Adapts communication style and method based on audience and situation.
Team Player
- Balances team and individual responsibilities.
- Shares expertise with others.
- Inspires respect and trust.
EDUCATION
Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field such as Engineering/Construction or related experience in an Agri-business operation.
WORK TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Extensive Travel (including overnight stays of up to two weeks at a time).
- Ability to work outdoors in all conditions.
- Ability to perform the physical movements necessary to obtain data in the field (use of ladders, accessing rooftops).
KFI Engineers is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
