Jobs · South Dakota

Construction Services Representative

Full-time

About the role

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental engineering consulting firm known for its great culture, employee ownership, challenging projects, and family-friendly flexibility. AE2S is seeking a Construction Services Representative to work on a regional large‑scale pipeline project, assisting the project team with construction observation and administration.

Responsibilities

  • Perform construction observation and administration on AE2S projects.
  • Ensure appropriate communication between the Owner and Engineer to keep all parties updated on progress and quality.
  • Work with Contractors to ensure they understand project document requirements, processes, schedules, and contractual obligations.
  • Understand duties and responsibilities under the Engineer’s Agreement with the Owner and the Contractor’s Contract with the Owner for each project.
  • Monitor and document Contractor’s performance to ensure compliance with plan and specification requirements.
  • Understand and monitor project budgets, follow up on related tasks, and coordinate Change Orders with the Project Manager.
  • Maintain and prepare appropriate files, reports, and records (daily reports, tracking reports, photos, close‑out paperwork, etc.).
  • Attend meetings and follow up with other construction representatives regarding scheduling, workforce, material delivery, change orders, RFI, start‑up, etc.
  • Represent AE2S in a highly professional and respectful manner at all times.
  • Regional travel and overnight stay required.

Requirements

  • Degree in construction engineering, construction management, or a related field.
  • Related construction field experience.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to travel and work remotely for extended periods.
  • 5+ years of construction experience or engineering‑based construction observation and administration experience (candidates with less experience will be considered).
  • Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) if selected.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience on pipeline, water, wastewater, or rural water projects.
  • Working knowledge of GIS and GPS for collecting field data.

Physical Qualifications

  • Ability to walk up to 10 miles on uneven terrain.
  • May require lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 75 pounds.
  • Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs as well as moving the whole body (running, maneuvering, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling materials).
  • Drive and navigate vehicles or mechanized equipment (including ATVs or water craft).
  • Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors or defects.
  • Use hands and arms to handle, install, position, and manipulate or move materials.
  • Service, repair, calibrate, regulate, fine‑tune, or test machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on electrical or electronic principles.
  • May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including flame‑resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear.
  • May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload.
  • May be required to travel to off‑site locations, including occasional overnight stays out of town.

Benefits

  • 100‑percent paid Family Health Insurance.
  • 100‑percent paid Employee Dental, Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability, and Vision Insurance.
  • Discretionary Bonus Plan.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions with Discretionary Profit Sharing Contributions.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Wellness Program.

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