Assistant Structures Representative

HDR; California; On-site; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Structures Representative in California to perform field inspections on highway construction projects and support contract administration.

The role involves ensuring compliance with approved plans, managing non-conforming work, and performing structural calculations in the field. The candidate will assist with shop drawings reviews, contractor submittals, and coordination with Caltrans and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field is required.
• 10 years of related experience in construction including estimating, bidding, purchasing and field engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by licensing board is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, estimating and scheduling software, and web-based document collaboration software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• In a field setting, perform construction inspections to ensure materials and workmanship meet plans and specifications.
• Take appropriate action when materials and workmanship are non-conforming, including removal and replacement of non-conforming work.
• In a field setting, perform calculations related to proper alignment and placement of bridge and structures elements; establish surveying control line and grade as required.
• Assist Structures Representative with calculations and review of shop drawings, submittals from the Construction Contractor.
• Confers with Construction Contractors on compliance with plans, quality of work, and Cal/OSHA regulations; coordinate with regulatory permit agencies.
• Complete daily diaries of Construction Contractor activities, inspections, tests, and materials; develop monthly quantity estimates.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Field inspection readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Estimating & scheduling software

Web-based document collaboration software

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR will be assisting and supporting Caltrans and perform consultation, research, professional, technical and field services required for Structure Construction Engineering and Inspection and Construction Contract Administration Services for Caltrans Structure Construction, District 59, for projects in Districts 8 and 9 (San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo and Mono Counties).

The typical scope of services under this Contract include, but not not limited to, performing construction engineering and inspection, general contract administration, preparing and administering contract change orders, providing engineering support to resolve construction potential claims, providing support on contract acceptance, preparing final construction estimate and preparing final report, on an “as-needed” basis while working at construction project site and/or field office.

In the role of Assistant Structures Representative, you will be responsible for:

• In a field setting, performing construction inspections to assure materials and workmanship incorporated into each highway construction project and appurtenances are in conformity with the requirements of the approved plans and specifications, including approved changes.


• Taking appropriate action when materials and workmanship are non-conforming which may include ordering removal and replacement of non-conforming work.


• In a field setting, performing calculations related to the proper alignment and placement of bridge and structures elements, establishes surveying control line and grade (elevation control) as required by established Caltrans Structure Construction Practices & Procedures.


• Assisting the Structures Representative with calculations related to and the review of shop drawings, informational and action submittals received from the Construction Contractor.


• Conferring with the Construction Contractors regarding compliance with plans, quality of work, construction activity and California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations. Collaborating with other project personnel regarding the Construction Contractor's compliance with regulatory permit agencies requirements.


• The Consultant Assistant Structure Representative assists in identifying the need for and the preparation of contract related documents, e.g. change orders, contract quantities and estimates, potential claim reports, letters, response to Construction Contractor’s potential claims, and RFI's (request for information). Completes daily diaries of Construction Contractor's construction activities being performed, inspections performed, tests taken, and materials placed. Develops contract quantity estimate documents at least once monthly and as materials are placed.


• Assisting Structures Representative and Resident Engineer in recording and filing project related records pertaining to construction progress including daily reports, submittals, shop drawings, monthly pay estimates, and job expenditures.


• In a field setting performing verification sampling and/or tests to verify the acceptability of construction materials in accordance with American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) or California Test (CT) methods.


• Able to be flexible and working days, nights, and/or weekends in heavy construction requiring walking, bending, lifting and carrying inspection / surveying tools and equipment’s at elevated heights, confined spaces, extreme weather conditions, remote work sites, environmentally sensitive areas and over water-ways, if needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of education equivalent to completion of a curriculum beyond the 12th grade in either (1) engineering which includes courses in trigonometry and algebra or higher, drafting, computer science, and physics, chemistry, or a comparable physical science; or (2) surveying which includes courses in trigonometry and algebra or higher, drafting, surveying, and computer science.


• A minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in structure construction inspection of highways or major public works projects, performing the duties described above.


• A valid Driver's License, possess a valid Standard First Aid Certificate at all times, possess a valid American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) or California Test Methods (CTM), Certification in the sampling and testing of fresh Portland cement concrete.


• Construction surveying knowledge and experience necessary for control lines and grades as required by established Structure Construction Practices Policies and Procedures.


• Proven problem-solving and documentation abilities


• Proficient verbal communication skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field


• 10 years related experience in various aspects of construction including estimating, bidding, preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, and field engineering


• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.


• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Bluebeam, estimating & scheduling software, and web-based document collaboration software


• Experience developing and managing construction engineering and inspection programs


• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills


• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Pay Transparency Location1}: $132,000 - $189,000

Primary Location: United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations: United States-California, United States-California-Riverside

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Field Services

Job Posting: Oct 28, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.