Construction Representative III

HNTB Corporation; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking a Construction Representative to support field and office activities during construction phases. You will assist the Resident Engineer, maintain drawings, and ensure conformance with plans and specs on transportation projects.

Requirements include an associate degree with 6 years of experience or a bachelor’s in construction management with 4 years. CTDOT/Metro-North experience is preferred. Location: Rocky Hill, CT; salary range provided.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in relevant field with 6 years of experience or Bachelor’s in Construction Management or related field with 4 years of experience.
• Preferred CTDOT/Metro-North Railroad project experience including inspections of highways, drainage, bridges, rail, track, or OCS.
• Strong ability to read and interpret contract documents and plans.

Responsibilities

• Prepares documentation for change orders, reviews scope, schedule and cost; tracks RFIs, submittals and pay estimates.
• Assists in constructability reviews and oversees on-site field work for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Maintains as-constructed drawings and reports progress against schedule.
• Mentors staff and liaises with Resident Engineer to resolve construction problems.
• Keeps up-to-date with industry tools and technology to improve inspection tasks.

Skills

Resident Engineer liaison

Contract documents compliance

On-site material testing

Pay estimates tracking

Field change initiation

Plan/spec interpretation

As-constructed drawings

GPS/Rovers familiarity

Mentoring staff

Construction documentation

Education

Associates degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

COMPASS

AASHTOWare

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for providing construction site field and office support and resources during construction phases of projects. The Construction Rep applies construction engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assignments and assist the Resident Engineer in partnership with the project team. This position maintains project data, including drawings and specifications, coordinates testing and quality control inspections and prepares reports on construction progress. Preferred experience with CTDOT and/or Metro-North Railroad projects which may include inspection of highway, drainage, bridge, rail, track, Overhead Contact System (OCS) and/or other inspections associated with various transportation projects.

What You'll Do:

• Performs office management engineer work when needed including but not limited to; prepares documentation for change orders, reviews change order scope of work, schedule and cost, processes and maintains tracking logs for RFIs, submittals, pay estimates, and other deliverables.
• Assists in constructability reviews.
• Inspects, monitors, and oversees construction field work tasks and activities on a project to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.
• Reads, interprets, and confirms compliance with applicable contract documents.
• Performs or oversees on-site material testing.
• Reviews plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities).
• Responsible for the tracking of item quantities and preparing pay estimates and ensures that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
• Initiates field changes to drawings and specifications and identifies discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
• Reviews contractor’s daily construction reports for accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency.
• Responsible for maintaining as-constructed drawings and monitors contractors progress to analyze against progress schedule.
• Consults with Resident Engineer on work progress and construction problems, proactively recommends solutions, assists in the resolution of issues, and acts as a liaison with the engineer of record.
• Remains current and knowledgeable of industry technology and tools used to perform inspection work through industry resources, training, and research.
• Gains exposure to new technology and utilizes it (GPS/Rovers) to increase efficiency and accuracy of inspection tasks.
• Mentors and trains staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

Associates degree in relevant field and 6 years relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field and 4 years relevant experience.

What You'll Bring:

• Preferred experience with CTDOT and/or Metro-North Railroad projects which may include inspection of highway, drainage, bridge, rail, track, Overhead Contact System (OCS) and/or other inspections associated with various transportation projects.
• Identifies and resolves issues with basic change conditions with oversight from the project engineer.
• Develops working relationships with agency staff and stakeholders.
• Operates relevant testing equipment as needed for the project.
• Understands Microsoft Office Suite and computer skills at an advanced level.
• Understands document control for the project (i.e., materials documentation of RFI, contractor payment, contractor employment records) at an advanced level with oversight from more experienced staff.

What We Prefer:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT), Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Level 1-A and 1-B, or American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certifications.
• OSHA 30 certified preferred.
• Agency safety training certified preferred.
• Trained in digital construction management software such as COMPASS, AASHTOWare or similar preferred.

Locations: Rocky Hill, CT (Hartford)

The approximate pay range for Connecticut is $91,710.82 - $143,445.15.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work