Construction EIT

About the role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. In this role, you will help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Responsibilities

• Be eager to learn, ask questions, and work under direction and supervision from Resident Engineers, Project Managers, Sr. Construction Inspectors, and Resident Project Representatives
• Assist the Construction Manager with all facets of project execution
• Receive, issue, and track RFIs, submittals, and other required data
• Support other project and proposal efforts, including estimating, procurement, project controls, and coordinating, expediting, and tracking construction submittals
• Read, clearly understand, and interpret construction drawings
• Handle onsite construction administration aspects of complex small to medium projects or large routine projects related to civil infrastructure such as roads, bridges, class 1 railroad projects, and facilities projects related to buildings, water/wastewater facilities, pump stations, and pipelines
• Apply basic technical knowledge of Electrical and M/P systems (HVAC & Plumbing)
• Understand operational requirements, safety requirements, code inspections, and maintenance considerations
• Assist with the coordination of construction administrative staffing and workload through the entire project life cycle, and verify required response times are being met
• Convey any potential issues during construction back to engineers of record for assistance in troubleshooting
• Monitor, record, and inspect progress on construction projects
• Compose reports with a daily log of activities, personnel, and pictures to send to clients daily
• Coordinate or conduct field materials sampling and testing, including concrete slump and air testing, casting concrete test cylinders, and performing in-place soil compaction testing
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, understanding contracts while performing site visits
• Support the development of Site-Specific Safety Plans verifying that Health & Safety protocols are followed
• Work with Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Travel to site-based locations as reasonably determined based on HDR needs outside of assigned area
• Work outdoors and navigate construction sites in all seasons
• Multitask effectively
• Apply and implement QA/QC procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong people skills and ability to interact with the design team
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture
• Must successfully pass drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
• Licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of construction experience
• Knowledge of estimating software programs (Timberline), scheduling software (Primavera P3 or SureTrak), Bluebeam Revu, and project management software (Prolog or Procore)
• Any inspection or facilities certifications
• Understanding of Project Management principles
• Experience using construction grade survey equipment to check, track, and confirm asset installation

Schedule

Full-time

Locations

United States-Kansas-Wichita, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Kansas-Overland Park

What We Believe

At HDR, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. Our collaborative culture encourages 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. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.