Construction Specialist II: Field, BIM & Project Support

CDM Smith; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Construction Specialist to join our team, starting a dynamic career in the construction industry. The role involves technical, field, and site administration tasks across project types and timelines.

Responsibilities include reviewing documents, developing cost estimates, creating schedules, and coordinating with the project team and subcontractors to ensure timely, quality project delivery. Travel is 10% or less.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 1 year of related experience preferred; equivalent combination considered.

Responsibilities

• Review documents during the pursuit phase, prepare deliverables, and participate in pre-bid site visits.
• Assist in determining total project costs by evaluating proposals and researching labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Develop a preliminary schedule for engineering and construction.
• Develop General Conditions according to bidding documents including staff, facilities, security, and safety measures.
• Coordinate with project team, subcontractors, client, owners and others to ensure timely and safe project completion.

Skills

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Reading drawings

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

VDC planning

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Construction Specialist to join our team, starting a dynamic career in the construction industry. The role involves technical, field, and site administration tasks across project types and timelines.

Responsibilities include reviewing documents, developing cost estimates, creating schedules, and coordinating with the project team and subcontractors to ensure timely, quality project delivery. Travel is 10% or less.