Transportation Construction Representative

About the role

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Transportation Construction Representative to join our Central Plains Construction team in Oklahoma City. The Construction Representative will observe construction on a variety of transportation, water, and/or facilities infrastructure projects to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications and provide guidance to other construction representatives. The work site location will be in Durant, OK.

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect ongoing construction work to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Oversee construction record-keeping activities by recommending payments to contractors, reviewing proposed change orders submitted by consultants, and preparing daily reports.
• Prepare for and assist with preconstruction meetings, progress checks, and conflict resolution.
• Provide information to the project manager/construction manager regarding the need for change orders, extra work, and/or supplemental agreements.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and other employees.
• Read plans and specifications to ensure construction aligns with approved documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction representative or inspector.
• Fully proficient using a project management information system (e.g., e-Builder, Buzzsaw, FNI Manager, Site Manager, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field.
• CCM certification.
• DOT technical certifications.
• ACI or APWA certification.
• Level I NICET certification.
• Other applicable certifications.

About Freese And Nichols

At the heart of our culture are our LEADS values: Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always. Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and employees live these values. We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure communities need, including water supplies, roadways, bridges, and disaster preparedness.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid overtime for salaried employees.
• Annual bonus.
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico, and Banner Elk, North Carolina.
• Flexible work environment with a hybrid schedule (up to 40% remote work).
• Alternative work schedule program providing a day off every other Friday.