Field Construction Coordinator

K&A Engineering Consulting is a privately held company providing comprehensive consulting, engineering, 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Field Construction Coordinator to join our team at K&A Engineering in Ithaca, New York. 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.

• Field Support to Resolve Problems – Being Proactive
• Must do Reporting – Weekly Report, Monthly Reports, and tracking of weekly Pay Id’s completed.
• Monitor Schedule – Look Ahead vs. PM
• Attend the contractor’s Safety, Environment and Quality meetings; provide a tip in the onsite meeting.
• Maintain and update as needed the onsite H&S, Environment and Quality project binder.
• Be organized, and document all project progress to provide a good paper trail.
• Review contractor invoices and schedules and provide feedback.
• Conduct weekly project progress meetings. Request the contractor two‑week look‑ahead schedule at each weekly meeting.
• Present onsite when work is being performed (make frequent observation of contractor’s activities).
• Immediate notification to PM of all problems or foreseeable issues throughout construction, or any complaint presented by the general public.
• Coordinate Material delivery between Customer Stockroom and Contractor.
• Inspect all project related construction material for damage and completeness for the project execution.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications, quality and adherence to construction schedules.
• Facilitate resolving construction problems, discrepancies, procedures, and methods by working with engineering personnel, inspectors, contractors and suppliers. Must have strong communications skills.
• Minimize Change Orders. Support Project Manager to review any requested Change Orders/Notices or other claims submitted by Construction Contractors which relate to additional payments, schedule adjustments or other modifications to the Project, and make such recommendations to the PM regarding the legitimacy of such claims and review the Construction Contractor’s proposed mitigation.
• Review and understand the project documentation and any related documentation and provide input to enhance the constructability of the Project, taking into account schedule, cost and quality considerations.
• Maintain a daily on-site as‑build project plans.
• Continuously communicate (written and verbally) with the associated PM.
• Adhere to company policies, programs and procedures as well as Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP). Ensure all requirements are maintained throughout the project execution.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging open communication, reporting unsafe conditions, and suggesting improvements to safety practices.
• Diligently ensure compliance with safety regulations, conducting safety inspections, and identifying potential hazards to mitigate risks and maintain a safe working environment for all personnel.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in progressive related electric utility industry experience, with transmission facilities construction management
• 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,…