Construction Representative

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Annual bonus

Overtime pay

Company cabins

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Construction Representative in Oklahoma City to lead inspection and documentation of construction activities, ensuring work adheres to plans, specifications and safety standards. You will guide junior representatives and provide technical support to the Central Plains Construction team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, coordination of change orders, and clear communication with clients and contractors, with a hybrid work arrangement and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years in construction as a representative or inspector.
• Proficient with project management software (e.g., e-Builder, Buzzsaw, FNI Manager, Site Manager).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect ongoing construction work to ensure conformance with plans and specifications.
• Oversee construction record keeping and recommend payments to contractors; review change orders and prepare daily reports.
• Prepare for and assist with preconstruction meetings, progress checks, and conflict resolution.
• Provide information to project/ construction manager on change orders and supplemental agreements.
• Communicate with client, contractors, and other employees.
• Read plans and specifications to ensure compliance with drawings.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team guidance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree CM (preferred)

Tools

e-Builder

Buzzsaw

FNI Manager

Site Manager

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Construction Representative to join our Central Plains Construction team in Oklahoma City. As a Construction Representative you will lead the inspection and documentation of construction activities, provide technical support and guidance to junior construction representatives while ensuring that all construction work meets quality and safety standards.

Major Accountabilities

• Observe and inspect ongoing construction work to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications
• Oversee the construction record keeping activities by recommending payments to contractors, review proposed change orders submitted by consultants and preparing daily reports
• Prepare for and assist with preconstruction meetings, progress checks, and conflict resolution
• Provide information to project manager/construction manager to the need for change orders, extra work and/or supplemental agreements
• Communicate with client, contractors, and other employees
• Read plan and specifications to be able to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction representative or inspector
• Fully proficient using project management information system (Example e-Builder, Buzzsaw, FNI Manager, Site Manager, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in related field CM
• Preferred Certification DOT technical certifications
• ACI I APWA certification
• Level I NICET ENV SWPP

About Freese and Nichols At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values. We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday. Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Freese and Nichols is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm serving clients across the United States. With client service and continuous improvement in mind, we plan, design and manage sustainable water and infrastructure projects.