Junior Construction Specialist — Field & BIM

CDM Smith; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Construction Specialist in Fort Myers, FL, ideal for a new graduate entering the construction industry. The role offers exposure to technical, field, and site administration tasks across diverse project types and timelines.

Expect to support review of documents, prepare deliverables, and assist in cost analysis, scheduling, and close-out activities while coordinating with the project team and vendors. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 0 years of experience; travel up to 40% may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Review documents, prepare deliverables, and participate in pre-bid site visits.
• Determine total project costs by evaluating proposals and researching labor, material and equipment.
• Develop preliminary scheduling for engineering and construction.
• Create General Conditions based on bidding documents including staff and facilities.
• Ensure timely and safe project completion with project team, subcontractors and client.
• Close out project records and develop final as‑built drawings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reading construction drawings

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Construction Specialist in Fort Myers, FL, ideal for a new graduate entering the construction industry. The role offers exposure to technical, field, and site administration tasks across diverse project types and timelines.

Expect to support review of documents, prepare deliverables, and assist in cost analysis, scheduling, and close-out activities while coordinating with the project team and vendors. Travel may be required.