Field Site Specialist

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily civil site activities, including grading, excavation, utilities installation, drainage, and ground improvements.
• Lead or support the Field Manager in earthwork, utilities, and paving preconstruction meetings, weekly coordination meetings, and establishment of clear work scopes, schedules, and safety protocols.
• Review and verify RFIs, site observations, photographs, and progress reports for accuracy and completeness, providing detailed documentation for project records.
• Oversee site logistics, including materials storage, equipment staging, traffic management, and site access points to optimize efficiency and minimize disruptions.
• Point of contact for site-based quality control inspection and testing. Collaborate with onsite testing agency and superintendents to identify and coordinate solutions to any deviations identified by testing agency.
• Conduct proactive assessments of site conditions, soil stability, and erosion patterns, recommending adjustments to work methods as needed.
• Manage and support stormwater management efforts, including implementing SWPPP measures, sediment controls, and routine inspections to prevent environmental violations.
• Ensure all work complies with federal, state, and local regulations, including stormwater permits, and environmental standards.
• Support the Quality Team in enforcing procedures and ensure all work meets contract and code requirements.
• Support agency inspections, documentation, and reporting processes.
• Participate in meetings with AHJ’s as needed, serving as Ryan’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) on issues related to stormwater management, permitting and other issues related to site and off-site interface.
• Plan and coordinate blasting operations with subcontractors and regulatory authorities, including development of blast plans, pre-blast surveys, zone maps, and schedule integration.
• Oversee daily blasting activities to ensure compliance with safety standards, site logistics, exclusion zones, and project timelines, while maintaining proper notifications, signage, and traffic controls.
• Foster a team-oriented environment by mentoring onsite personnel, resolving conflicts, and encouraging adherence to project goals and standards.
• Safety: Collaborate closely with the project superintendent and safety team to enforce OSHA standards, identify hazards, and implement job hazard analyses (JHAs).
• Monitor on-site performance, quality, and safety practices, conducting regular site inspections and observations to verify compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee blasting safety procedures, coordinate pre-blast surveys, and monitor vibrations and air overpressure levels.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 8 years in civil site development, earthwork, utilities, stormwater management, and geotechnical coordination.
• Earthwork foreman or superintendent experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and site logistics.
• Expertise in stormwater pollution prevention (SWPPP) implementation and environmental compliance.
• Experience with rock removal and blasting, with a focus on safety and regulatory adherence.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and team development abilities.
• Excellent habits in documentation and organization.
• Positive attitude and disciplined work ethic.
• Initiative – must be a self-starter and complete tasks with little supervision, take a pro-active approach and develop new and innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to travel nationwide.
• Proficiency in construction software, scheduling tools, and field reporting systems.
• OSHA 30 Eligibility.