Trenchless Services Senior Construction Consultant

HDR; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time away

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm is seeking a Senior Trenchless Construction Consultant in Oakland, CA. This position involves overseeing trenchless installations, conducting constructability reviews, and managing subcontractor coordination. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction planning and management.
• Experience with estimation, bidding, and cost control required.
• Strong people skills and the ability to interact with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide Construction Oversight for Trenchless installations.
• Conduct constructability reviews of Trenchless engineering efforts.
• Prepare and issue Change Orders and manage construction activities.

Skills

Construction management

Coordination

Quality control

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Primavera

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

HDR is looking for a Senior Trenchless 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 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.
• Oversight of Trenchless Construction Oversight activities (i.e., coordinating staffing, developing/reviewing CM scopes).
• Some client interface to support Business Development for Trenchless services.
• Take responsibility for subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and quality control.
• 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 in coordination with the project team.
• Perform additional construction management activities, including development of procurement - construction schedules, construction subcontract scopes, review of subcontract terms and conditions, performance of constructability and value engineering reviews, construction estimating and schedule reviews, and project construction performance presentations.
• Administer and manage construction activities and monitor progress of the overall design related 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 construction 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 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.

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/quality management, change management, and site safety; experience with estimation, bidding, purchase orders and 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 Owner, Engineer, Contractor and other stakeholders.
• Active participant 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 collaboration software for document exchange.

What We Believe & Our Commitment

HDR is a company that values collaboration, inclusion, and trust. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees are welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We support a diverse range of Employee Network Groups to foster belonging, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time regular positions, including medical/dental/vision, disability and life insurance, paid time away, parental leave, retirement savings with employer match, and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and location, with a targeted salary range of $135,000 - $165,000.

Locations

Primary Location: United States-LA-Lafayette

Other Locations: United States-TX-Round Rock; United States-NC-Charlotte; United States-PA-Bethlehem; United States-OR-Salem; United States-MD-Baltimore; United States-TX-Fort Worth; United States-MT-Missoula; United States-TX-Houston; United States-CA-Irvine; United States-WI-Madison; United States-NY-Buffalo; United States-WA-Tacoma; United States-NV-Reno; United States-CO-Fort Collins; United States-CA-Folsom; United States-OR-Portland; United States-MT-Bozeman; United States-TX-El Paso; United States-CO-Durango; United States-TX-Corpus Christi; United States-WA-Seattle; United States-NV-Las Vegas; United States-MT-Billings; United States-TX-Dallas; United States-MT-Helena; United States-WA-Spokane; United States-VA-Arlington; United States-WA-Pasco; United States-TX-Austin; United States-LA-Metairie; United States-CA-Claremont

Industry: Industrial • Schedule: Full-time • Employment Type: Regular • BusinessClass: Industrial Services • 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. HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.