Field Construction Specialist Site Ops & Quality

CDM Smith; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Intermediate Construction Professional to perform field engineering, site administration, and construction activities at client project sites.

The role requires coordinating with field leads, reviewing drawings, schedules, and QA/QC practices, while ensuring safety and quality on site. Travel is required; work is 100% in the field across project sites in the United States.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 9+ years of relevant field experience.
• Associate degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Mgmt or related field with 3+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling, daily reports, and QA/QC at the field site.
• Oversee subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and drawings conformance.
• Maintain on-site records and prepare monthly progress reports.
• Capture progress photos and label them for records.
• Ensure use of latest design drawings and liaise with project management.

Skills

Field engineering

Site administration

Scheduling

Quality control

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma + 9 yrs exp

Associate degree + 6 yrs exp

Bachelor’s degree + 3 yrs exp

Tools

Construction Mgmt Systems

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Intermediate Construction Professional to perform field engineering, site administration, and construction activities at client project sites.

The role requires coordinating with field leads, reviewing drawings, schedules, and QA/QC practices, while ensuring safety and quality on site. Travel is required; work is 100% in the field across project sites in the United States.