Construction Specialist 1

About the Role

CDM Smith is looking for an excited candidate to join our team in Chelmsford, MA. This opportunity is perfect for a new graduate looking to jump into the construction industry at a company that hires for careers, not jobs. This is a dynamic role with a variety of duties based on the project type and timeline that provides technical, field, and site administration.

Responsibilities

• During the pursuit phase:
  • Assist in reviewing documents, preparing deliverables, and participating in pre-bid site visits.
  • Assist in determining total project costs by evaluating complex proposals and researching labor, material, and equipment costs.
  • Develop a preliminary schedule for engineering and construction.
  • Develop General Conditions based on requirements specified in the bidding documents including required staff, temporary facilities, security, and safety measures.
• In the planning and execution phase:
  • Work with the project team, subcontractors, client, owners, and all other interested parties to ensure timely and safe project completion.
  • Ensure the timely arrival and installation of materials and equipment with field personnel and vendors.
  • Prepare and review submittals of increasing complexity, issue construction documents and layouts to field crews, answer questions, and complete requests for information (RFI).
  • Supervise and direct overall project activities of basic to moderate complexity and interpret specifications and drawings for foremen and superintendents.
  • Conduct inspections to maintain Quality Control (QC) reporting for project sites.
  • Work with Health and Safety professionals to evaluate the safety performance metrics of potential subcontractors and vendors as part of the procurement process.
• During project close-out:
  • Work with the Project Manager to complete all contract-required deliverables and follow company close-out procedures.
  • Close all subcontract and purchase orders.
  • Develop final record drawings and as-builts.
  • Ensure all close-out submittals are documented and approved.
  • Work with the Team to complete final inspections, punch list, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Depending on project needs and after appropriate training:
  • Work with the project manager and VDC team to develop project capability needs and VDC plan.
  • Assist in facilitating solutions through collaboration with the design and project teams via VDC, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and traditional collaboration methods.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 0 years of experience; equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; frequency contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and project demands.
• An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Basic computation skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with technology typically associated with engineering and construction projects.
• Proficient knowledge of construction terminology.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and drawings.
• Intermediate level personal computer skills.

Pay

Pay range minimum: USD $69,909.00

Pay range maximum: USD $115,336.00

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.