Project and Field Services Lead - Industrial

Project and Field Services Lead
- Industrial

vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

Sep 16, 2026

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position: Project & Field Services Lead

Department: Industrial, Process & Agribusiness (IPA)

Reporting Relationship: Senior Project Manager, IPA

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 numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer 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  .

The Project & Field Services Lead bridges the gap between design and physical execution of projects with the Industrial, Process and Agribusiness group throughout the full lifecycle. This role is responsible for ensuring projects maintain structural and MEP integrity, comply with safety regulations, remain on schedule and within budget, and meet design requirements and applicable building codes. The Project & Field Services Lead will also review project drawings & specifications, manage site logistics, and oversee subcontractors.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Review piping drawings, 3D models, piping isometrics, P&IDs, and related design documents to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Generate and maintain project deliverable registers, including equipment, line, valve, instrument, tie-point, and piping specialty lists.
• Attend design reviews, model reviews, and project coordination meetings.
• Support preliminary and detail engineering efforts (design and calculations).
• Support in development of project specifications, requirements, and scope of work.
• Support KFI field activities during the engineering phase of projects.
• Monitor project progress and support milestone tracking and reporting.
• Assessment, development, and implementation of enhanced electronic tools to improve project documents.

Procurement & Cost Management

• Support procurement of owner-furnished contractor-installed (OFCI) equipment and instrumentation.
• Lead and support project estimating and contractor bidding activities, including scope development, cost estimating, bid package preparation, bid reviews, contractor evaluations, and selection recommendations. Review contractor proposals and pricing submissions.
• Develop and support project cost estimates, including costing database.

Construction Administration

• Support project managers and project teams during construction execution.
• Review contractor change order requests and provide recommendations.
• Participate in construction meetings and site visits.
• Support contractor submittal and Request for Information (RFI) processes.
• Review construction schedules and assist with schedule development and tracking.
• Review contractor monthly pay applications for accuracy and progress verification.
• Develop and/or support the creation of project construction schedules.

Field Execution & Commissioning

• Support and lead project field representatives.
• Conduct field inspections, observations, and witness testing activities.
• Prepare and distribute field observation reports.
• Develop and manage punch lists and verify completion of corrective actions.
• Support project checkout, commissioning, startup, and…