Construction Field Specialist I (Part Time)

HNTB Corporation; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 121,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Rocky Hill, CT is seeking a senior field specialist to perform inspection and construction supervision on railroad projects, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, and contract requirements. This role may supervise project staff and liaison with client, company personnel, and contractors.

You will conduct on-site tests, assist with as-built drawings, schedule reviews, and change order management, bringing ten+ years of relevant experience and a strong technical resource

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering/Construction Services with 10 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with 8 years.
• In lieu of degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to interpret contract plans, specifications, and related project documents.
• Knowledge of materials testing requirements, procedures, and testing equipment.
• Experience with CTDOT and/or Metro-North Railroad projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, observes, documents, and verifies work for schedule, contract, and plans.
• Confirms procedures are followed and materials conform to specifications.
• Advises contractor superintendent to ensure conformance with plan, specs, and contract.
• Reviews and resolves quantity disputes with contractor.
• Performs complex calculations, constructability and biddability reviews, and measurements.
• Assists with Inspector's daily report, labor/equipment, material quantities.
• Performs on-site material testing and assists with equipment maintenance.
• Assists with as-built record drawings and contract close-out docs.
• Supports schedule reviews and change order management; attends progress meetings.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Contract interpretation

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/Construction Services

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Services

In lieu of degree, 12 years of relevant experience

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for providing senior proficiency level inspection or construction field work to monitor compliance with engineering/architectural plans and specifications. The Construction Field Specialist supervises the work of project staff to determine that contractor's construction activities are monitored and controlled in accordance with design specifications and contractual requirements. May serve as interface on-site between Client, Company Personnel and Contractor in resolution of project issues. May be responsible for project tasks under a Resident Engineer or serving as the assistant to the Resident Engineer on a large and/or complex Project. This role will support on railroad projects which may include inspection of highway, drainage, bridge, rail, track, Overhead Contact System (OCS) and/or other inspections associated with various transportation projects.

What You'll Do:

• Inspects, observes, documents, and verifies work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with project schedule, contract documents, and plans.
• Confirms procedures are followed and material used conforms to specifications.
• Advises Contractor superintendent of necessary actions to ensure conformance with plan, specs, and contract.
• Reviews and resolves quantity disputes with contractor.
• Utilizes engineering inspection practices to perform sophisticated and complicated mathematical calculations, constructability and biddability reviews, and measurements of completed work to date.
• Assists with reviews and checks calculations for Inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, contractor labor and equipment, quantity of material received and verified.
• Performs on-site material testing and assists with equipment maintenance.
• Assists with as-built record drawings.
• Assists with contract close-out documentation.
• Assists in construction schedule reviews, contractor pay estimate reviews, and change order management.
• Attends and participates in, as needed, project progress meetings.
• Serves as field technical subject matter expert.
• May lead daily assignments, mentor, and train employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Associates degree in Engineering, Construction Services, or related field and 10 years relevant experience, or Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Services, or related field and 8 years of relevant experience, or In lieu of degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

What You'll Bring:

• Ability to interpret contract plans, specifications, and related project documents.
• Understanding of contractor schedules and the ability to evaluate project progress against established timelines.
• Knowledge of materials testing requirements, procedures, and testing equipment.
• Ability to serve as a technical resource in the field by identifying discrepancies, troubleshooting issues, and recommending solutions.

What We Prefer:

• 10 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of degree, 14 years of relevant experience
• Experience with CTDOT and/or Metro-North Railroad projects including inspection of highway, drainage, bridge, rail, track, Overhead Contact System (OCS) and/or other inspections associated with various transportation projects.

Locations: Rocky Hill, CT (Hartford)

The approximate pay range for Connecticut is $121,423.35 - $189,918.58. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work