Construction Field Technical Specialist II

HNTB Corporation

Portland (ME)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A professional engineering firm is seeking a Construction Field Specialist in Portland, ME. This role involves overseeing construction inspection, ensuring project compliance, and liaising between clients and contractors. Candidates should possess an Associates or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with 10-12 years of relevant experience. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects within a seasoned team, designed to improve safety and mobility. Benefits and a full-time work model are provided.

Qualifications

Experience overseeing construction inspection activities.
Ability to address discrepancies in contract plans.
Skilled in maintaining project schedules and managing changes.

Responsibilities

Inspect and oversee construction activities to ensure compliance.
Calculate and verify contractor's work and materials.
Serve as liaison between client, company personnel, and contractor.

Skills

Project oversight and compliance

Mathematical calculations

Contract interpretation

Field technical expertise

Education

Associates degree in Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

What We're Looking For

HNTB’s Northern New England office continues to grow, and we are expanding our construction inspection team to support ongoing and upcoming projects for the Maine Turnpike Authority. We are hiring at multiple levels and are seeking candidates with experience in highway, bridge, pavement, and/or building construction inspection. New hires will work as part of a seasoned HNTB inspection team—alongside Maine Turnpike Authority staff—to provide day‑to‑day oversight of construction activities, ensure work is performed in accordance with plans and specifications, and support the delivery of projects that improve safety, reliability, and mobility for the traveling public.

For more than 80 years, HNTB has partnered with the Maine Turnpike Authority to deliver a diverse portfolio of work, ranging from routine repair and paving projects to some of the largest and most complex projects in their program. This role offers the opportunity to join a stable, experienced team working on meaningful infrastructure projects that directly shape Maine’s transportation system.

This opportunity entails being responsible for 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.

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 or Project Manager 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.
Reviews and check 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 produces as-constructed sketches.
Leverage relationships with peers for project discovery and talent acquisition.
Maintains as-built record drawings.
Performs contract close-out documentation.
Performs construction schedule reviews, contractor pay estimate reviews, and change order management.
Prepares and leads project progress meetings.
Serves as field technical subject matter expert.
May lead daily assignments, mentor, and train employees.
Partners with client and acts as liaison between the field and the office.
Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

Associates degree in Engineering, Construction Services, or related field and 12 years relevant experience, or
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Services or related field and 10 years of relevant experience, or
In lieu of degree, 14 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring

Interprets contract plans and specifications, providing solutions for discrepancies within plans.
Brings solutions to the contractor to maintain the schedule.
Recognizes change conditions and assists with the development of change orders.
Coordinates the project for one field site.

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