Construction Specialist I

About the Role

Generally responsible for performing construction coordination for small to moderate construction assignments under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Good knowledge of construction safety requirements, with a commitment to a zero-accidents environment.
• Ensure contractor’s activities are planned and executed with safety as the top priority.
• Coordinate Request for Information (RFI) from contractors, ensuring timely engineering responses and maintaining RFI logs.
• Compile building permit packages and submit them to permitting agencies.
• Coordinate the review of submittals and maintain logs of open submittals.
• Assist construction team(s) with assembling drawing packages for various phases of work.
• Assist the estimating team with miscellaneous estimates.
• Manage client relationships in complex situations.
• Relate easily to others in the business community such as customers, suppliers, contractors, government, professional, and trade associations.
• Handle stress with poise.
• Understand existing and potential customer needs and preferences.
• Clearly communicate expectations and requirements to team members.
• Set priorities effectively.
• Demonstrate excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Deliver presentations effectively.
• Exhibit excellent organizational skills.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant industrial construction coordination and administration experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science, or related field from an accredited university (preferred).
• No licensing required for this position.

Skills

• Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform work outdoors in hot or cold climates.
• Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment such as a fire-retardant jumpsuit, safety glasses, ear plugs, and hard hat.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform work outdoors in hot or cold climates.
• Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment such as a fire-retardant jumpsuit, safety glasses, ear plugs, and hard hat.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Matching retirement contributions.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) and other benefits for eligible teammates.

About the Company

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. As a 100% teammate-owned company, we know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.