Construction Specialist - Municipal & Water/Wastewater

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. - HRG; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) with company match

Bonuses and other cash rewards

Paid time off

Job summary

HRG, an employee-owned engineering and planning firm, seeks a Construction Specialist in Cranberry Township, PA to support municipal, water, and wastewater infrastructure from pre-construction through close-out. You will work with project managers, designers, contractors, and municipal clients to ensure compliance with contract documents, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in civil construction and construction administration, with strong skills in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in civil construction, construction administration, or related field.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience reviewing submittals, change orders, and payment applications.
• Familiarity with municipal ordinances, zoning regulations, and PennDOT standards preferred.
• Experience with water and wastewater systems and infrastructure strongly preferred.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar software experience is a plus.
• Certifications like NICET, SEO, CDT are beneficial but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Willingness to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices; possible overnight stays.
• Valid US Driver’s License; legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support construction administration activities for municipal, water, and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Review construction documents, plans, specifications, and contractor submittals for compliance with project requirements.
• Track project progress, quantities, and maintain daily reports and as-built records.
• Evaluate and process change orders, payment applications, and field directives to ensure accurate contract administration.
• Observe and document construction activities to verify compliance with plans, specs, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, punch lists, and project closeout activities with contractors, municipalities, and internal teams.
• Conduct site visits and field investigations to support issue resolution and maintain design intent during construction.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, contractors, municipalities, and internal project teams.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School or GED

Associate or Bachelors preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

At HRG, we pride ourselves on being an employee‑owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm. We are actively seeking a Construction Specialist in our Cranberry Township, PA office to support our growing infrastructure services. As a Construction Specialist with HRG, you will contribute to the successful delivery of municipal, water, and wastewater infrastructure projects from pre‑construction through close‑out. You will work closely with project managers, designers, contractors, and municipal clients to ensure projects are executed in alignment with contract documents, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support construction administration activities for municipal, water, and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Review construction documents, plans, specifications, and contractor submittals for compliance with project requirements
• Track project progress, quantities, and maintain accurate documentation including daily reports and as‑built records
• Evaluate and process change orders, payment applications, and field directives to ensure accurate contract administration
• Observe and document construction activities to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and safety requirements
• Coordinate inspections, punch lists, and project closeout activities with contractors, municipalities, and internal teams
• Conduct site visits and field investigations to support issue resolution and maintain design intent during construction
• Serve as a liaison between clients, contractors, municipalities, and internal project teams

Municipal Focused Projects

• Support construction of roadway, stormwater, and municipal infrastructure projects
• Review plans for compliance with municipal codes, zoning requirements, and regulatory standards
• Coordinate with municipalities and regulatory agencies to facilitate approvals and inspections

Water & Wastewater Focused Projects

• Support construction of water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment infrastructure
• Inspect installation of pipelines, pump stations, and related systems to ensure compliance with contract documents
• Support environmental compliance and permitting requirements throughout construction execution

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• 10+ years of experience in civil construction, construction administration, or related field
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Experience reviewing submittals, change orders, and payment applications
• Familiarity with municipal ordinances, zoning regulations, and PennDOT standards preferred
• Experience with water and wastewater systems and infrastructure strongly preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar software is a plus
• NICET, SEO, Construction Documents Technologist (CDT), or related certifications are beneficial but not required
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective utilization of common business platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, project management systems, etc.
• Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary, which may include overnight stays
• Valid US Driver’s License is required
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Life at HRG

• Work with Purpose & Impact: Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources, prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces, develop strategic plans, and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: HRG offers a generous total rewards package including bonuses and other cash rewards, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid time off, paid parental leave, pet insurance, and more.
• 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the firm’s financial success through the company‑funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It’s about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth: HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the tri‑state area. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, generous reimbursement for continuing education, licensure and certifications.
• Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work: Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half‑Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.
• Fun, Supportive Environment: HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition. Regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games are part of our culture.
• National Recognition: HRG’s people and projects have won 100s of awards, including ENR MidAtlantic’s Design Firm of the Year.
• Great Place to Work: We’ve been honored numerous times as a Top Workplace, Employer of the Year, and one of the Best Places to Work in PA. Also recognized at the national level as one of the Best Places to Work in Engineering and as one of the Best Places to Work Remote/Hybrid.