Senior Construction Representative 1

About the Role

CDM Smith is seeking a Construction Oversight professional to perform oversight of construction personnel working on a small assigned area of the construction site. Our employees are the heart of our company, and we provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee.

Responsibilities

• Ensures construction work put in place matches construction plans
• Identifies deficiencies in constructed structures
• Reviews contract terms and conditions
• Ensures construction timelines, costs, and materials are in compliance with contract terms and conditions
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff
• Reviews the work of more junior staff
• Documents deficiencies, expected cost overruns, materials issues and any other related construction issue or risk related to their area of oversight
• Prepares related reports (e.g., monthly progress reports)
• Maintains daily report of construction activities
• Performs other duties as required
• Communicates construction issues to project leadership
• Escalates issues to appropriate design staff for resolution
• Communicates issue resolution to appropriate construction staff and closes the loop with project leadership when documented issues are resolved

Qualifications

• High School diploma or Vocational Technical degree or equivalent
• 8 years of related experience
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; frequency is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and essential functions, which may vary depending on workload and project demands

Skills

• Good ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English
• Intermediate knowledge of arithmetic
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and quickly learn new computer, smartphone or related applications and programs
• Advanced knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction
• Ability to read, understand, interpret and explain construction plans and drawings, contract provisions, and specifications

Pay

• Pay range: $78,624.00 – $129,771.00
• Additional compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position

Schedule

Amount of travel required: 10% or less