Trenchless Services Senior Construction Consultant

HDR; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee ownership

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Michigan is seeking a Senior Construction Consultant to provide oversight for trenchless installations and conduct constructability reviews. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years in construction management, possess strong people skills, and be committed to an inclusive culture. This role offers competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $165,000 based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in construction planning and management.
• Experience with construction management software.
• Commitment to be an active participant in the company's culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction oversight for trenchless installations.
• Conduct constructability reviews and daily reviews of deliverables.
• Coordinate subcontractor scheduling and quality control.

Skills

Strong people skills

Experience with estimating software

Experience with scheduling software

Expertise in project management software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

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HDR is looking for a Senior Construction Consultant to join our national Trenchless Services team. This role reports to the Trenchless Services Engineering Lead and has primary responsibilities supporting the execution of design and field services associated with trenchless services: engineering, design, and construction applications.

As part of HDR, employee-owners are engaged in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work. Our culture emphasizes impact on the world and belonging across our communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide Construction Oversight for Trenchless installations.
• Conduct constructability reviews of Trenchless engineering efforts.
• Conduct daily reviews of deliverables for Trenchless construction activities.
• Conduct site visits during preliminary engineering efforts.
• Conduct Route Assessments for Trenchless aspects of Pipeline Siting & Routing efforts.
• Oversee Trenchless Construction Oversight activities (coordinating staffing, developing/reviewing CM scopes).
• Some client interface to support Business Development for Trenchless services.
• Coordinate subcontractor scheduling, quality control, and overall project delivery.
• Prepare the Project Management Plan or Construction Management Plan.
• Develop procedures for executing construction contract administration activities including document, change, time, cost, quality, and safety management, and implement procedures with the project team.
• Perform additional construction management activities (procurement development, schedules, subcontract scopes, review of subcontract terms, constructability and value engineering reviews, cost/schedule control, and progress presentations).
• Administer and manage construction activities; monitor progress of design related to construction requirements.
• Perform value engineering and constructability reviews; coordinate local bidding efforts for field quotes.
• Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages; coordinate document management.
• Review or coordinate submittals including shop drawings and pay applications; prepare, issue, and negotiate Change Orders.
• Review and analyze baseline and updated construction schedules; control the project budget and schedule.
• Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services; ensure subcontractor compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections.
• Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, and daily/weekly/monthly progress, budget, and schedule management reports.
• Take responsibility for project setup and temporary facilities; perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Experience with estimating software, scheduling software, project management software and web-based collaboration software for document exchange.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in construction planning and management, including but not limited to contracts; document, time, cost, quality management; change management; site safety; procurement; scheduling; and cost control.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
• Strong people skills and the ability to interact with Owner, Engineer, Contractor, and other project stakeholders.
• Commitment to being an active participant in HDR\'s employee-owned culture.

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other\'s life experiences to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture and trust with clients and communities.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all help create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our eight Employee Network Groups foster belonging and support; participation is open to all employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and compensation that reflects experience and location. The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $135,000 - $165,000.

Primary Location: United States-Louisiana-Lafayette

Other Locations: United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-New York-Buffalo, United States-Washington-Tacoma, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Texas-El Paso, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-California-Claremont, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-California-San Jose, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Louisiana-New Orleans, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-Minnesota-St. Paul, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Virginia-Norfolk, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-California-Riverside, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Industry: Industrial

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Industrial Services

Job Posting: Sep 18, 2025

Equal Opportunity HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.