Construction Representative - Higher Education

Colliers Engineering & Design; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Construction Representative for its New Haven, CT team. The role emphasizes managing field schedules, coordinating documents, and overseeing RFI/submittal processes on construction projects, preferably with higher education experience.

The candidate will engage with clients, contractors, and consultants, ensuring safety, quality, and timely project delivery while supporting meetings and on-site coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of construction experience, preferably in Higher Education.
• OSHA-10 certification required.
• Solid understanding of building construction, codes & safety requirements.
• Strong MS Office and Internet research skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organization.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for job communications.

Responsibilities

• Manages the construction schedule and ensures timely completion.
• Maintains field documents (reports, photos, drawings, minutes, schedule).
• Coordinates FF&E, IT & Move management on site.
• Manages RFI and submittal processes.
• Attends project meetings and coordinates owner consultant meetings.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Scheduling

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

English literacy

MS Office

Field coordination

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Internet research

Job description

Overview

At Colliers Project Leaders we help leaders advance the built environment by assisting them to build amazing workplaces, businesses, and communities around the world. We do this by thinking differently, sharing innovative ideas, and offering a unique and collaborative workplace where you can succeed. We are currently looking for a Construction Representative to join our team in New Haven, CT preferably with Higher Education experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages the construction schedule and ensures timely completion of the construction phase; provides daily field presence.
• Manages documents and field office tasks including field reports, photos, drawing, 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferred.
• Upon hire: 5+ years of construction expertise, preferably in Higher Education.
• OSHA-10 certification required.
• Solid understanding of building construction, field construction, including codes & safety requirements.
• Solid understanding of sequencing and scheduling.
• Very good verbal and written communication skills.
• Very good organizational skills.
• Must be able to work well with co-workers, clients, and contractors.
• Requires strong technical experience such as envelope, MEP, and/or FF&E.
• Very good computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Internet research.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.