If you are passionate about building quality projects and inspiring strong field performance, you may be the next great addition to our team. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all onsite construction activities to ensure efficient execution and adherence to schedule
• Conduct regular quality inspections to confirm compliance with project documents and high workmanship standards
• Enforce strict safety protocols and cultivate a culture of zero incidents
• Review drawings and specifications, communicating changes or clarifications to the field team
• Manage the onsite team; address conflicts promptly and maintain a positive, productive work environment
• Partner closely with the Project Manager on progress, costs, and risk management
• Maintain strong relationships with clients through consistent, professional communication
• Track progress, update schedules, and identify potential delays or issues
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure alignment with the project plan

What You Bring

• Several years of commercial construction experience with a proven record managing large, complex projects
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, techniques, and building codes
• Expertise in project planning, look-ahead scheduling, and budget awareness
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with keen attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and other technical documents
• OSHA certification and a commitment to maintaining a safe jobsite at all times

Why Join KBS?

KBS offers competitive compensation, commensurate with your specific education and experience, annual discretionary bonuses, comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, PTO and holidays, a generous 401(k) company match, disability and life insurance—and a supportive, experienced team committed to your growth.

If you’re seeking to join a company that’s been in business for over 50 years and is recognized as one of the Mid-Atlantic’s largest and most respected general contractors, we want to hear from you.

KBS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other job-related factors.

KBS, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by applicable law. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources.

Join KBS, Inc., one of the Mid-Atlantic’s largest commercial general contractors. Since 1975, KBS has been a stable and rewarding place to build a career—nearly 25% of our employees have been with us for more than 20 years. We are currently seeking a Project Engineer to support the planning, coordination, and technical execution of commercial construction projects. This role is essential in helping projects meet key milestones, maintain quality standards, and operate efficiently.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze critical project activities and milestone dates; anticipate potential issues and help develop solutions
• Create and manage submittal and RFI logs; solicit, review, and verify submittals, ensuring product compliance and cross-trade coordination
• Maintain an updated and accurate Record Set of contract documents
• Assist with drafting and updating the project schedule
• Generate, track, and maintain complete and accurate RFIs
• Review and verify job cost status reports
• Document verbal agreements or conversations with subcontractors, owners, and design partners
• Assist the Project Manager with purchasing, invoice approvals, subcontractor/supplier quotes, change orders, quality control, and site safety program administration
• Review subcontractor pay applications
• Assist with developing meeting minutes and documentation
• Conduct regular site walks and take weekly jobsite photographs
• Review, catalog, and archive project files at project completion

Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of construction industry practices, processes, and standards
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and presentations
• Strong organizational, planning, and leadership abilities
• Proficiency in Windows-based applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Procore Construction Management Software
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to interpret written, oral, and diagrammatic instructions

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience with a general contractor in a project engineering or field superintendent capacity; OR
• A four-year degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

KBS offers competitive pay commensurate with your experience, bonuses, full benefits, generous 401(k) match, and the opportunity to join a top locally-owned Mid-Atlantic contractor with over 50 years of success.

If you’re looking to grow your career with a trusted, long-standing contractor known for quality and stability, we’d love to hear from you.

KBS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other job-related factors.

KBS, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by applicable law. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources.

KBS is seeking experienced carpenters to join our existing team of great talent. If you have experience and are proud of the quality work you produce, then keep reading.

Essential Functions

• Punch-list operations including door hanging, insulation, painting, etc.
• Repairs and replaces drywall
• Installs moldings and trim
• Installs casework, cabinets, and fixtures
• Installs hollow metal and interior doors and frames
• Installs a variety of hardware types
• Erects or dismantles scaffolding, shoring, braces, fencing, traffic barricades, and other temporary structures
• Covers surfaces with laminated plastic covering
• Cuts tile, timbers, lumber, etc. to specified dimensions
• Positions and holds timbers, lumber and paneling in place for fastening or cutting
• Selects needed tools, equipment and materials from storage and transports to work location
• Reads and interprets architectural & structural plans
• Builds and repairs frameworks using hand tools
• Daily job-site clean-up/traffic control as directed
• Any additional duties as assigned by project team
• Consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position

Education and Experience Required – Combination of education, work experience and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Requirements:                                                                                                                  

• Maintain a supply of traditional hand tools as well as battery-operated drill, multi-tool and saw. Expendables (blades, bits, etc.) to be provided by employer.
• Skilled in using standard tools. Knowledge of appropriate tools and equipment for specific tasks.
• Ability to operate various construction equipment including skid loaders, forklifts, boom lifts, etc.
• Ability to read and implement a door and hardware schedule.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in performing duties. Able to review, understand and comply with manufacturers’ instructions on tool usage and materials installation.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions. Independent judgment required.
• Ability to handle stress and interact with others. Maintain open, responsive and professional communications with internal and external clients, reporting incidents and concerns to Assistant Superintendent or Project Superintendent.
• Basic knowledge of safety practices is required to protect self and others from injury in a potentially hazardous environment. Ability to learn required safety rules.

Physical Requirements - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly and frequently required to stand and walk (potentially several times per day and dependent on layout of the job site). Employee is regularly and frequently required to talk and hear; to sit, sometimes for long periods of time; use hands to grasp, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May have to work in various awkward positions such as stooping, bending, crawling, etc. for extended periods of time.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this position include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently exposed to extremes of outside weather conditions and frequently to high levels of noise.         

KBS offers competitive pay commensurate with your specific experience, bonuses, full benefits, generous 401(k) match, and the opportunity to join a top locally-owned Mid-Atlantic contractor with over 50 years of success.

KBS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other job-related factors.

KBS, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by applicable law. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources.