Trenchless Services Senior Construction Consultant

HDR; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Construction Consultant to support trenchless services across various projects. The role involves overseeing construction activities, conducting reviews, and ensuring quality control. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $135,000 - $165,000 and comprehensive benefits in an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in construction planning and management.
• Experience with document management and project control.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture at HDR.

Responsibilities

• Provide Construction Oversight for Trenchless installations.
• Conduct constructability reviews of Trenchless engineering efforts.
• Administer and manage construction activities and monitor design progress.

Skills

Construction planning and management

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Project management software

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Prolog

Primavera

Bluebeam

Job description

Job title and employer

Trenchless Services Senior Construction Consultant at HDR

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. As we foster a culture of inclusion, we continually ask: What is our impact on the world?

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.

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 activities (staffing coordination, CM scopes).
• Support Business Development for Trenchless services through client interface.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities, scheduling, and quality control.
• Prepare the Project Management Plan or Construction Management Plan.
• Develop procedures for construction contract administration and implement with the project team.
• Perform construction management activities including procurement, schedules, subcontract scopes, review of terms, constructability and value engineering reviews, estimating and schedule reviews, and project performance presentations.
• Administer and manage construction activities and monitor design progress related to construction requirements.
• Perform value engineering and constructability reviews; coordinate local bidding for quotes in the field.
• Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages; coordinate document management.
• Review and coordinate review of submittals (shop drawings, pay applications); prepare, issue, and negotiate Change Orders.
• Review baseline and updated construction schedules; control project budget and schedule.
• Coordinate and manage project quality assurance, control, and inspection services; ensure subcontractor compliance with Health and Safety Program.
• 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.

Preferred qualifications

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

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 (contracts, document/time/cost/quality management, change management, site safety, scheduling, purchasing, subcontracting, etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft Office and construction management software (e.g., Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam).
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with Owner, Engineer, Contractor and other stakeholders.
• Active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture is a must.

What we believe and commitment

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture and connects us to clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We support eight Employee Network Groups and provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, PTO, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement plan with employer match, referrals, and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range for this position is $135,000 - $165,000 depending on experience and location.

Locations

Primary Location: United States - Louisiana - Lafayette

Other Locations: United States - multiple locations listed (see posting for full list).

Job posting and equal opportunity

Job Posting: Sep 18, 2025. HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.