Construction Representative – Higher Ed Projects (Field Lead)

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and视ion?

Paid pregnancy disability leave

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) / Roth match

Paid time off including parental and军事

Employee referral and professional lic

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders in New Haven, CT is seeking a Construction Representative to join our team. The role focuses on managing the construction schedule, coordinating field activities, and ensuring timely project delivery for higher education facilities.

You will work closely with owners, consultants, and contractors to monitor progress and resolve issues. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction experience, preferably in higher education, with OSHA-10 certification and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of construction experience, preferably in Higher Education.
• OSHA-10 certification required.
• Strong knowledge of building construction codes and safety.
• Understanding of sequencing and scheduling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with co-workers, clients and contractors.
• Technical experience such as envelope, MEP, and/or FF&E.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office and internet research.
• English reading/writing for job communications.

Responsibilities

• Manages the construction schedule and ensures timely completion; provides daily field presence.
• Manages documents and field office tasks including field reports, photos, drawings, minutes, and schedule.
• Provides notice of contract noncompliance to project Team.
• Participates in bidding, pre-con and construction process.
• Schedules and coordinates FF&E, IT & Move management.
• Manages field coordination of testing agencies, special services, Cx agent, etc.
• Oversight of RFI and submittal process.
• Maintains contingency logs and reviews certified Payrolls.
• Provides review and coordinates design team or other consultants’ reviews of contractors’ applications for payments.
• Provides daily updates of potential financial concerns; Reviews proposed change orders.
• Tracks and monitors all work performed on time & material basis.
• Handles on-site logistical and coordination discussions with client, contractors, and vendors.
• Attends project meetings and schedules/coordinates owner consultant meetings.
• Participates and assists, as requested, with Professional Development Training.
• Participates in interviews upon request and seeks opportunities with existing clients.
• Other miscellaneous related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Teamwork

English literacy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet research

Reading drawings

Job description

Colliers Project Leaders in New Haven, CT is seeking a Construction Representative to join our team. The role focuses on managing the construction schedule, coordinating field activities, and ensuring timely project delivery for higher education facilities.

You will work closely with owners, consultants, and contractors to monitor progress and resolve issues. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction experience, preferably in higher education, with OSHA-10 certification and strong