New Grad Construction Rep I - Summer 2027

HNTB Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking a Construction Rep to provide field and office support during construction. You will assist the Resident Engineer, manage project data, track RFIs and pay estimates, and ensure conformance to plans and specs.

The role requires an Associate degree (or Bachelor’s in Construction Management) with 2+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office and basic construction software is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree (or higher) and 2+ years in construction or related field.
• Bachelor’s in Construction Management or related field is also acceptable.
• Proficiency with plan reading, quantity calculations and basic software tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction site and office support during construction.
• Assist Resident Engineer and project team with technical tasks.
• Process RFIs, submittals, pay estimates, and logs.
• Coordinate quality control inspections and material testing.
• Review contractor daily reports and as-builts for accuracy.
• Read drawings and specs, identify conflicts or discrepancies.
• Support project data management and document control.
• Assist with shop drawing reviews for compliance.

Skills

Read & interpret plans

Document control

Math and quantity calculations

MS Office proficiency

GPS/Rovers usage

Education

Associate degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Constructware

Asite

GPS/Rovers

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for providing construction site field and office support and resources during construction phases of projects. The Construction Rep applies construction engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assignments and assist the Resident Engineer in partnership with the project team. This position maintains project data, including drawings and specifications, coordinates testing and quality control inspections and prepares reports on construction progress.

What You'll Do

• Performs office management engineer work when needed including but not limited to; prepares meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
• Assists in processing and maintains tracking logs for RFIs, submittals, pay estimates, and other deliverables.
• Assists with construction field work tasks and activities on a project to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Coordinates and schedules quality controls inspections.
• Observes on-site material testing and coordinates testing and monitoring services.
• Performs mathematical calculations for material quantity payments.
• Performs basic shop drawing review and ensures that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
• Reviews contractor's daily construction reports for accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency.
• Regularly reviews contractor's as-built mark-ups, documents project progress using video and photos, and prepares reports on construction progress.
• Consults with Resident Engineer on work progress and construction problems, proactively recommends solutions and assists in the resolution of issues, and acts as a liaison with the engineer of record.
• Remains current and knowledgeable of industry technology and tools used to perform inspection work through industry resources, training, and research.
• Gains exposure to new technology and utilizes it (GPS/Rovers) to increase efficiency and accuracy of inspection tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

Associates degree in relevant field and 2 years relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.

What You'll Bring

• Reads and understands plans and specifications.
• Recognizes, documents, and escalates field issues.
• Calculates pay quantities.
• Understands change conditions.
• Applies basic math skills to projects and tasks.
• Understands the Microsoft Office Suite and other computer skills at a basic level.
• Understands document control at a basic level for the project documentation (i.e.: material approvals, RFIs, contractor payments, contractor employment records) with direction from more experienced staff.

What We Prefer

• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level 1 or Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT).
• Trained in digital construction management software such as Constructware, Asite or similar preferred.

The approximate pay range for Illinois is $73,047.47 - $109,571.20. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Locations: Chicago, IL

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don't have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB's spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law.

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required.

HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work