Freight Construction Management Field Services Representative

HDR, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a on-site Resident Project Representative to read and interpret drawings and specs, maintain daily logs, assist with field inspections, and coordinate with clients and project teams on San Diego projects.

Preferred candidates have a Civil/Construction background and PE/EIT credentials, with strong communication and team skills. Regular full-time schedule and some night/weekend hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or related field.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to read schedules and contracts; team-oriented.
• Experience with Primavera or similar construction packages.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and specs to identify discrepancies.
• Maintain daily records of contractor activities, labor, equipment and materials.
• Assist field inspections and act as on-site construction observer.
• Complete daily reports and project photographs.
• Coordinate with clients, project team and consultants.
• Develop record documentation for engineer review and acceptance.
• Lead or participate in project progress meetings.
• Supervise junior staff and subconsultants as needed.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Interpretation of plans and specs

Verbal and written communication

Team involvement

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Technology/rail engineering

EIT certification or PE license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor's daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used
• Assist field inspections and serve as the on-site construction observer for assigned projects
• Complete documentation including daily reports, project photographs, etc.
• Assist with material submittals, field requests‑for‑information, and monthly construction pay application/quantity reviews, along with other related general construction management resolutions
• Review construction materials for contract compliance
• Track quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptance
• Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings
• Conduct observations of the installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems
• Coordinate with clients/owners, project team, other consultants, and others involved with the project
• Identify nonconforming work, develop project punchlists and maintain until corrected
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance
• Assist with project audit/closeout
• Work under general supervision of a more‑senior Resident Project Representative or Design Project Manager
• Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or rail engineering related field
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Previous construction experience with a consulting firm
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Ability to problem solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer
• Work hours other than typical 8 to 5 may be applicable and may include weekends and/or night
• Must have a valid Driver's License and ability to operate a vehicle day or night shifts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated construction experience on multidisciplinary projects
• Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction
• Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Expected compensation range: $73,000 - $104,000.

Location

United States—California—San Diego

Schedule

Full‑time

Employment Type

Regular