Ohio Construction Field Services Leader

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Ohio Construction Field Services Leader to oversee transportation construction services in Ohio, including construction management, controls, and inspection supervision. The role combines business planning, staffing, budgeting, and QA oversight with project management responsibilities on program and construction engineering projects.

The ideal candidate will lead client relations, develop staffing plans, ensure safety compliance, and drive quality control across projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in construction or field services.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of all transportation construction services in Ohio.
• Lead construction management, project controls, and inspection staff supervision.
• Develop business plans, staffing, budgeting, and QA oversight.
• Serve as Project/Construction Manager on program management and construction engineering projects.
• Manage client relations and coordinate with local area leaders.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and quality assurance.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Leadership

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Ohio Construction Field Services Leader - ( 195130 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands‑on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee‑owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR has an excellent opportunity to lead our Construction Services Group in Ohio. The Ohio Construction Field Services Leader will oversee the delivery of all transportation construction services for HDR in Ohio. The primary duties of this role include responsibility for Construction Management, Project Controls, inspection staff supervision, and quality control. This is a senior level position and a key position to the growth and development of HDR’s Construction Services program in Ohio. The duties of this position include business development, strategic planning, staffing, project financials, training, and QA oversight. In addition, this person will serve as a Project/Construction Manager on projects such as program management and construction engineering. Individual will serve as client manager and work as part of the team in establishing client relations.

In the role of Ohio Construction Field Services Leader, we’ll count on you to:

Collaborate with key leaders within the Area to develop strategies to support client requirements for providing construction services

Develop a plan to expand available resources to be responsive to anticipated construction management programs

Develop procedures for executing construction services activities, and implement procedures in coordination with the project team

Administer and manage construction services and inspection activities

Monitor progress of the overall design as related to construction requirements

Perform value engineering and constructability reviews

Coordinate local bidding efforts for quotes obtained in the field

Develop scope, schedule and budget for construction phase services

Coordinate and collaborate with laboratory testing companies to perform required materials testing services

Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract agreements

Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control

Responsible for subcontractor coordination, scheduling and quality control

Coordinate, expedite and review construction submittals

Control the project budget and schedule for construction services

Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections

Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, and daily, weekly, and monthly progress, budget, and schedule management reports

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years experience supporting both public- and private-sector clients.
• Demonstrated experience in growing and developing high-performing teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Columbus

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Field Services

Job Posting

Sep 21, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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