Construction Representative - Terminal Development Program

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Annual bonus

Access to company cabins

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking a Construction Representative IV for projects in San Antonio, Texas. In this role, you will oversee construction compliance, conduct inspections, and communicate with clients and contractors to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, 10+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in project management software. Benefits include paid overtime and annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction representative or inspector.
• Fully proficient using a project management information system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect ongoing construction work to ensure compliance with plans.
• Oversee construction record-keeping activities.
• Prepare for and assist with preconstruction meetings.

Skills

Construction oversight

Communication skills

Project management software proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in a related field

Tools

e-Builder

Buzzsaw

FNI Manager

Site Manager

Job description

The construction representative IV 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. The construction representative IV may provide guidance to other construction representatives.

Responsibilities

• 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, reviewing proposed change orders submitted by contractors and preparing daily reports
• Prepare for and assist with preconstruction meetings, progress checks, and conflict resolution
• Provide information to the project manager/construction manager regarding the need for change orders, extra work, and/or supplemental agreements
• Communicate with client, contractors, and other employees
• Read plan and specifications to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field (CCM)
• DOT technical certifications
• ACI, IP, APWA certifications
• Level I NICET certification
• Other applicable qualifications

Benefits

• Paid overtime for salaried employees
• Annual bonus
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina

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.