Structures Representative

Position Summary

The primary duties of the Structure Representative are technical oversight and contract administration of our construction projects including inspection, planning, scheduling and coordination of construction inspection, quality assurance inspections of bridge and transportation structure work on the project, including foundations, substructure and superstructure, coordination with contractor, supervising inspectors, surveyors and materials testers as well as documentation of the project progress and payment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the construction contract requirements and shop drawing prepared by contractor
• Verify field dimension including vertical and horizontal field control for structures
• Oversee staff performing daily field inspections
• Prepare Daily diaries and maintains inspection records
• Ability to review submittals including shop drawings, product data, samples, test samples, QA plans submitted by the contractor
• Aid Resident Engineer with response to Request for Information from Contractor
• Verify compliance with applicable regulations controlling work including CAL/OSHA and SWPPP
• Work independently and effectively make decisions concerning construction work in progress and solving field problems
• Inspect construction progress which may include ensuring procedures and materials comply with specifications; observe work in progress to assure conformance with requirements and acceptable workmanship
• Prepare reports, opinions, and recommendations for review by team leaders prior to submission to clients concerning the structures
• Ensure conformance with standards, established engineering practices, applicable codes and technical adequacy of design and construction
• Keep abreast of new methods and developments
• Performing calculation and acceptance of temporary structures as used in construction of bridges and structures including falsework, temporary shoring, working platforms, temporary supports
• Aid in the preparation of contract change orders, contract estimates, progress pay estimates, and other documents or reports required for the Project
• Cook up sampling and testing of construction materials to monitor compliance with contract specifications
• Preparation of final as-builts
• Perform constructability reviews

Skills/Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineer or related field
• 5-10 years' experience in construction inspection as a Structure Representative
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
• Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Caltrans experience, highly desired
• Knowledge of Caltrans and Local Agency Standard Plans and Specifications and Greenbook
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in the following areas: foundations, pile driving, concrete pre-stressing, bridge deck construction, cast-in-place wall construction, falsework, and shoring