Trenchless Services Senior Construction Consultant

HDR; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Construction Consultant in Bethlehem to support trenchless project execution. The role involves providing construction oversight, managing subcontractors, conducting site visits, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 10 years of construction management experience, including proficiency in relevant software tools. Competitive compensation is offered with a range of $135,000 - $165,000.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction management.
• Experience in estimating, bidding, and contract management.
• Ability to interact with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for trenchless installations.
• Conduct site visits and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate subcontractors and manage project schedules.

Skills

Construction planning and management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera

Bluebeam

Job description

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

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 and routing efforts.
• Oversee trenchless construction oversight activities (coordinating staffing, developing/reviewing CM scopes).
• Interact with clients to support business development for trenchless services.
• Coordinate subcontractors, scheduling, and quality control.
• Prepare the Project Management Plan or Construction Management Plan.
• Develop procedures for executing construction contract administration, including document, change, time, cost, quality, and safety management, and implement procedures with the project team.
• Perform additional construction management activities, including procurement development, schedules, subcontract scopes, review of terms and conditions, constructability/value engineering reviews, estimating and schedule reviews, and project performance presentations.
• Administer and manage construction activities.
• Monitor progress of the overall design relative to construction requirements.
• Perform value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate local bidding efforts for quotes obtained in the field.
• Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages.
• Coordinate document management and review/expedite submittals (shop drawings) and pay applications.
• Prepare, issue, and negotiate change orders.
• Review or coordinate review of baseline and updated construction schedules.
• Control the project budget and schedule.
• Coordinate and manage project quality assurance, 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 progress reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Coordinate local bidding efforts and project setup, including temporary facilities.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

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 contracts; document, time, cost, and quality management; change management; and site safety; estimating, bidding, purchase orders, subcontracts, 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 owners, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Active participation in an employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, fosters 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 provide a sense of belonging and a supportive environment for all employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee ownership and well-being, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses, and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and location. The targeted salary range 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-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa, United States-Maryland-Fulton, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-Rhode Island-Providence, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Kansas-Olathe, United States-Georgia-Pooler, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, 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

Job Posting: Sep 18, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.