Construction Field Representative

About the role

McGill is a civil engineering firm fostering long-term relationships with the communities that we serve in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia since 1984. We pride ourselves on transforming the communities where we live and work and our employees are critical to our success.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and observation of the construction phase of a project and documentation of the contractor’s adherence to the construction contract.
• Document daily construction activities during each site visit and ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper filing of observation reports for each project.
• Communicate with Construction Administrator, contractors, and clients regarding the progress of construction.
• Observe significant, multiple, and simultaneous construction projects.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of construction contract documents, including front end documents, general conditions, and technical specifications.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the technical plans and specifications for each construction project assigned and understand deviations from construction documents.
• Address inquiries and complaints from residents or other parties affected by construction activities.
• Aid in quality control procedures including documentation, correspondence, and proper project close-out pursuant to established procedures.
• Aid in post-construction services pursuant to established procedures and construction contract documents.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 2 years of related experience, or a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe).
• Able to accurately read and comprehend construction plans; keep accurate and complete records documenting daily construction activities; have strong time management and organizational skills; be able to observe significant, multiple, and simultaneous construction projects; have strong mathematical aptitude and be able to verify and check contract quantities/costs as related to contractor pay applications; be able to scale and measure distances accurately.
• Knowledge of construction contract documents, including front end documents, general conditions, and technical specifications highly preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail.
• Mathematical aptitude.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonuses.
• A generous benefit package.
• Flexible and hybrid schedules.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Benefits

• Pre-employment drug screens and background, credit, and motor vehicle checks.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Participation in E-Verify.
• State Relay Service for TTY/TDD.
• Interpreter assistance for limited English proficiency candidates.