Construction Representative

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Annual bonus

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking a Construction Representative/Inspector to join our team in San Antonio/Field. The role focuses on observing construction across transportation, water and facilities projects to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications.

Responsibilities include daily reporting, supporting document control, and coordinating with project managers and clients. The hybrid work schedule allows up to 40% remote work, with benefits and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years relevant experience in the construction field as a construction representative or inspector.
• Valid and Active Driver License required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect ongoing construction work to ensure it aligns with plans and specifications.
• Prepare construction daily reports.
• Support other ongoing document control processes.
• Prepare for and assist with preconstruction meetings, progress checks, and conflict resolution.
• Provide information to project manager/construction manager to help define change orders, extra work, and/or supplemental agreements.
• Communicate with client, contractors, and other employees.
• Read plans and specifications to ensure compliance with requirements.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree

Tools

e-Builder

Buzzsaw

FNI Manager

Site Manager

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Construction Representative/Inspector to join our team in San Antonio/Field. As a Construction Representative you will be responsible for observing construction on a variety of transportation, water and/or facilities infrastructure projects to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect ongoing construction work to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications
• Prepare construction daily reports
• Support other ongoing document control processes
• Prepare for and assist with preconstruction meetings, progress checks, and conflict resolution
• Provide information to project manager/construction manager to help define 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
• Valid and Active Driver License
• Excellent Written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in related field
• Knowledge of a project management information system (Example e-Builder, Buzzsaw, FNI Manager, Site Manager, etc.)
• One or more of the following certifications: DOT technical certifications, ACI I, APWA certification, Level I NICET, or ENV SWPPP (Certifications may be considered in place of experience.)

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.

Join our team of 1,400+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado.

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.

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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.