Senior Construction Representative

HNTB; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Construction Representative to provide field and office support during construction phases of infrastructure projects. You will assist the Resident Engineer, manage project data, coordinate testing and quality control, and prepare reports on construction progress.

The role emphasizes review of plans, material testing, and on-site problem solving, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to project controls and budgeting efforts.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in relevant field with 8 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field with 6 years of experience.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• CCM, PE, or PMP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs office management engineer work including change management and RFIs and submittals; conducts constructability reviews.
• Inspects, monitors, and oversees construction field work to ensure conformance to plans and specifications; administers KPIs and budget; reads contract docs.
• Performs or oversees on-site material testing.
• Reviews plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities).
• Tracks item quantities, prepares pay estimates, and ensures compliance with plans and specs.
• Initiates field changes to drawings and specs and identifies discrepancies.
• Reviews contractor daily reports and prepares weekly progress reports.
• Communicates with Resident Engineer on progress; acts as liaison with the engineer of record.

Skills

Issue resolution

Schedule coordination

Document control

Mentoring staff

Education

Associates degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Constructware

Asite

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. May provide mentorship and guidance and oversee the work of earlier career Construction Reps.

What You’ll Do:

• Performs office management engineer work when needed including but not limited to; assists change manager and project manager in contractor claims and disputes. Tracks, reviews and processed RFIs and submittals and performs constructability reviews.

• Inspects, monitors, and oversees construction field work tasks and activities on a project to ensure conformance to plans and specifications. Administers KPIs and budget, reads and interprets complex contract documents to ensure compliance.

• Performs or oversees on-site material testing.

• Reviews plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities).

• Responsible for tracking of item quantities and preparing pay estimates and ensures that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.

• Initiates field changes to drawings and specifications and identifies discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.

• Reviews contractor’s daily construction reports for accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency. Prepares weekly progress reports.

• Consults with Resident Engineer on work progress and construction problems, proactively recommends solutions, 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.

• May lead daily assignments, mentor, and train employees. Monitors internal HNTB project controls as directed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Associates degree in relevant field and 8 years relevant experience, or

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field and 6 years relevant experience.

What You’ll Bring:

• Identifies and resolves complex field issues/change conditions.

• Reviews the contractor schedule, identifies issues and conflicts well-ahead of the contractor’s work, and provides solutions.

• Secures and deploys section/department resources effectively and efficiently.

• Oversees document control for the project (i.e., materials documentation of RFI, contractor payment, contractor employment records) for less experienced staff.

• Mentors staff and coordinates staff schedules.

What We Prefer:

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE), or Project Management Professional (PMP).

• OSHA 30 certified preferred.

• Agency safety training certified preferred.

• Trained in digital construction management software such as Constructware, Asite or similar preferred.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Salt Lake City, UT

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Construction Services Group

ReqID: R-30832

Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement

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HNTB is a federal contractor subject to Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (“Section 4212”) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (“Section 503”). Accordingly, it is HNTB’s policy to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans (disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal veterans, or active‑duty wartime or campaign badge veterans) and individuals with disabilities at all levels of employment, including the executive level. HNTB also will provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of HNTB. In order to request a reasonable accommodation, employees should contact the HR Solutions Center at General Policy Inquiry – Employee Center and applicants should contact [e-mail].

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As Chief Executive Officer, I fully support our affirmative action program and am committed to the implementation of the company’s affirmative action policy. I have delegated overall responsibility for this policy to the Business Integrity Director. The Manager of HR Compliance & Immigration is responsible for the implementation, auditing, and reporting of this policy and program, assisted by the office’s Human Resources Partner.

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