Construction EIT / Coordinator

About the role

This position is within HDR’s Transportation Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Program in Charleston, SC.

Responsibilities

• Work individually and within a group of inspectors to verify construction activities to comply with plans and specifications.
• Communicate effectively and resolve problems as they arise during daily interactions with contractors.
• Perform routine engineering tasks including spreadsheet applications, database management, and scheduling software.
• Generate and maintain project documentation such as letters, testing reports, and daily diaries.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and specifications for construction projects.
• Conduct reviews and verifications of construction schedules.
• Provide direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed.
• Work independently on small projects or assist more senior engineers on larger projects.

Requirements

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or the ability to attain within 6 months.
• Candidates hired without their EIT will be titled "Coordinator" and expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Minimum of 1 year of construction engineering or inspection experience on SCDOT projects highly preferred.
• Strong people skills and ability to interact with the construction team.
• Pass SCDOT Inspector Certification classes as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• SCDOT Inspector Certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field.
• Knowledge of MS Office, Primavera, scheduling software, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Interest and/or experience in the construction field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

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

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

The schedule is Full-time.

Employee Status

The status is Regular.

Business Class

The business class is Field Services - FAR OH.