Field Construction Specialist: Site Leadership & Quality

CDM Smith; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States seeks an Intermediate Construction Professional to work in the field at client project sites, performing field engineering, site administration, estimating, and quality control under general supervision.

You will write Daily Reports and Quality Inspection Reports, coordinate with subcontractors, monitor safety and schedule, and maintain on-site records and communications with project management and clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus nine (9) years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree plus six (6) years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree plus three (3) years of relevant experience; the degree must be in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the field construction lead on scheduling, daily reports, quality control reports, conformances to drawings and specifications, and communication with subcontractors.
• Oversee subcontractors and construction to ensure work is safe, correct, meets quality control measures, and the drawings' intent.
• Ensure all work adheres to the established project schedule; escalate delays to the Project Construction Manager.
• Write Daily Reports and Quality Inspection Reports for review with site leadership and project management.
• Take progress photographs of construction events and label each photograph.
• Assist with Monthly Progress Reports.
• Ensure contractors use the latest design revision for construction.
• May assist the Project Construction Manager or oversee key trades/subcontractors.
• Prepare contract extras and progress payments for client approval with the Project Manager.
• Provide clear, professional correspondence with project management and clients.

Skills

Construction field engineering

Site administration

Scheduling

Quality control

Safety adherence

Education

High school diploma + 9 years relevant experience

Associate degree + 6 years relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years relevant experience (Construction Management/Engineering)

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States seeks an Intermediate Construction Professional to work in the field at client project sites, performing field engineering, site administration, estimating, and quality control under general supervision.

You will write Daily Reports and Quality Inspection Reports, coordinate with subcontractors, monitor safety and schedule, and maintain on-site records and communications with project management and clients.