Capital Projects Field Operations Specialist

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. seeks a Capital Projects Field Operations Specialist to perform daily on-site observations of municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with plans, codes, and safety standards.

This role requires extensive field activity and coordination with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders throughout design to closeout. The candidate will monitor installations across water, sewer, drainage, roadways, and public facilities, provide technical support,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and five years of related construction field experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to read, interpret complex engineering plans, construction blueprints, survey notes and specs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience QA/QC in construction or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily on-site field observations of capital projects for plans, specs and safety standards.
• Monitor installation for water, sewer, drainage, roadways, utilities, parks and facilities construction.
• Provide technical support including research, utility coordination, cost review and design/construction updates.
• Maintain detailed documentation of field conditions, project progress and daily reports.
• Enforce quality control by identifying deficiencies, communicating actions and assisting with closeout.
• Coordinate field testing of materials and workmanship and review results for spec compliance.
• Assist with RFIs, constructability reviews and design input.
• Assist contract administration by verifying material quantities and reviewing change orders.
• Serve as primary field liaison to stakeholders and participate in meetings to resolve issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Field observations

QA/QC experience

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Travel to remote sites

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

APWA CPII / CCM / ACI certifications

HMAC 1B Roadway Specialist

ACI Construction Inspector

ACI Concrete Transportation Inspector

ICC Commercial Building Inspector

CCM - Certified Construction Manager

Job description

Description

Under direction of the Capital Projects Director, the Capital Projects Field Operations Specialist performs daily on-site field observations of municipal infrastructure and facility construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and safety standards. This role requires extensive field activity, regular coordination with

the assigned Capital Projects Project Manager, contractors, designers, project teams, and stakeholders, and proactive communication from design through project closeout.

Principal Duties

Perform daily on-site field observations of horizontal and vertical Capital Projects for plan, specifications, codes and safety/environmental standards.

Monitor and track installation for water, sewer, drainage, roadways, utilities, parks, and public facilities construction projects.

Provide technical support including research, utility coordination, cost estimate review, and design and construction standard updates.

Maintain detailed documentation of field conditions, project progress, and comprehensive daily reports.

Enforce quality control by identifying construction deficiencies or plan deviations, communicating corrective actions, and verifying remediation; and assist with end-of-project closeout and warranty activities, including punch list development and final completion documentation.

Coordinate field testing of materials and workmanship while reviewing results for specification compliance.

Provide design support to include, but not limited to, reviewing construction drawings, submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs) while contributing to constructability reviews during the design phase.

Assist with contract administration by verifying material quantities for contractor pay applications and reviewing change orders.

Serve as the primary field liaison to project stakeholders, actively participating in design, pre-construction, progress, and site coordination meetings to resolve issues and support communication.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent and five (5) years of related experience in the construction field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid Texas Driver’s License and a clean driving record

Possession of one or more of the following, or similar, industry-specific technical certifications is required:

APWA Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII)

HMAC 1B Roadway Specialist

ACI Construction Special Inspector

ACI Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector

ICC Commercial Building Inspector

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Experience with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) in construction or engineering

Ability to read, interpret, and review complex engineering plans, construction blueprints, survey notes, and technical specifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills

OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety certification or the ability to obtain upon hire

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to learn and interpret the appropriate regulations and ordinances governing the construction of capital projects, structures, fixtures, and installations

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, associates, and others contacted in the course of work

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Requires frequent travel to remote project sites, operating a motor vehicle for extended periods, and the ability to perform site visits in all weather conditions

Ability to work on active construction sites and adhere to safety protocols, including wearing mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, steel-toe boots, and high-visibility vests

Ability to accomplish inspections in difficult to maneuver inspections area; navigate active, rugged construction zones; climb ladders; inspect trenches; and occasionally lift surveying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Preferred

Associate or technical degree with major study in construction, engineering or a related field

Previous infrastructure and facility construction inspection work experience

Supplemental Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer