Construction Representative

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Great River Engineering (GRE) is looking for a Construction Representative in the Kansas City area. Typical projects are civil engineering public infrastructure projects for cities, counties, state agencies, and private developers. Example projects are bridges, site development, water/sewer, roadways and sidewalks. Under general supervision, you will provide on-site representation support on projects to check construction compliance with plans, specifications and contract documents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSResponsibilities will include but are not be limited to the following:

• Read and interpret plans, details, specifications, and other contract documents. Recognize and report noted deviations from the contract documents.
• Provide accurate and thorough daily inspection reports and photo documentation.
• Perform field materials sampling and testing that includes tests for: concrete slump and air content, concrete compressive specimens, compaction, moisture, and aggregate gradation.
• Review and approve contractor’s application for payment and change orders including measuring and calculating quantities.
• Check layout and dimensions of work by utilizing tools and instruments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally in a construction job site environment but occasionally will perform office work.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Hours are somewhat flexible and some late evenings and/or weekends may be required.

TRAVEL

Travel is expected and will generally be within a four-hour radius of the Kansas City metro area. Company vehicle use or personal mileage reimbursement will be provided.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Familiarity with construction principles and/or civil engineering processes and practices

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• MoDOT Technician Certification or similar
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Experience with land surveying practices

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Valid Drivers License 
• Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification