Construction EIT

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Construction EIT to join our Field Services team in Austin, Texas. You will support the Construction Manager across project execution, owner-representation, and on-site issue resolution, ensuring design adherence and field quality.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management, strong MS Office skills, and 2+ years of construction experience. Travel to multiple project sites may be required; you will collaborate with clients and engineers to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field.
• Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong people skills and ability to interact with the design team.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Construction Manager with all facets of project execution.
• Assist with the administration of one or multiple construction projects as an owner representative.
• Assist with identifying and resolving design and construction issues in the field.
• Conduct meetings with client and general contractor.
• Work directly with the client and contractor to meet project needs and timelines.
• Communicate with the project team and client throughout the project.
• Oversee the Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs on a project.
• Present job progress and issues in client meetings.
• Prepare daily reports for each project.
• Review and provide contractor schedule updates and CPM baselines.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to inquiries.
• Coordinate with others to obtain responses to RFIs and submittals.
• Reviews pay documents and processes payments.
• Determine change order impacts and negotiate with contractors.
• Prepare change orders including justification and cost estimates.
• Perform other engineering and construction management functions as assigned.
• Communicate regularly with PM, HDR field staff, and clients.
• Travel to projects may be required.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

People skills

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

Timberline

Primavera P3 or SureTrak

Bluebeam Revu

Prolog

Procore

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'

We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands‑on experience and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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.

We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands‑on experience and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

In the role of Construction EIT, we’ll count on you to:

• Assist the Construction Manager with all facets of project execution
• Assist with the administration of one or multiple construction projects as an owner representative
• Assist with identifying and resolving design and construction issues in the field.
• Conduct meetings with client and general contractor.
• Work directly with the client and contractor to meet the needs of the project.
• Communicate with the project team and client throughout the project.
• Oversee the Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs on a project.
• Present job progress and issues in meetings with the client.
• Prepare daily reports for each individual project.
• Review and provide recommendations on contractors' CPM baseline construction schedules and schedule updates.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to contractor inquiries, ensuring that contract specifications are met.
• Coordinate with others to obtain responses to requests for information and other submittals from contractors and keeps a log of such requests.
• Reviews pay documents and processes pay documents for payment.
• Determines change order impacts and negotiates with contractors to achieve fair and reasonable cost and time settlements.
• Prepare change orders including justification, independent cost estimates, and design documentation.
• Perform other engineering and construction management functions as assigned.
• Communicate regularly with PM, HDR field staff, and clients.
• Travel to projects throughout Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Montana may be required.
• Read, clearly understand and interpret construction drawings
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of construction experience
• Knowledge of estimating software programs (Timberline ), scheduling software (Primavera P3 or SureTrak ), Bluebeam Revu and project management software (Prolog or Procore )

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field
• Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong people skills, ability to interact with the design team
• 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.

Primary Location

Other Locations

United States-Texas-Austin

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Field Services - Non-FAR / Negotiated

Job Posting

Jul 29, 2026

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