What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Representative position at Freese and Nichols, Inc.?
The construction representative IV will be responsible for observing construction on a variety of transportation, water and/or facilities infrastructure projects to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications. The construction representative IV may provide guidance to other construction representatives. Major Accountabilities: Observe and inspect ongoing construction work to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications Oversee the construction record keeping activities by recommending payments to contractors, review 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 project manager/construction manager to the need for change orders, extra work and/or supplemental agreements Communicate with client, contractors, and other employees Read plan and specifications to be able to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: 10 years relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction representative or inspector, primarily focused on structural concrete and structural steel planning and construction. Fully proficient using project management information systems (Example: Autodesk BIM360, e-Builder, Buzzsaw, FNI Manager, Site Manager, Procore, etc.) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.). Working knowledge of scheduling software (MS Project, SmartSheet, Primavera P6, etc.). Preferred Qualifications: Education Associate degree or higher in related field. Ability to obtain CMAA certificate within one year. Certification: DOT technical certifications. ACI Concrete Construction Inspection. Other applicable to the position. About Freese and Nichols At the heart of our culture is 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 our employees live our 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 our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday. Join our team of 1,300 employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/. Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. #LI-Hybrid Freese and Nichols is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm serving clients across the United States. With client service and continuous improvement in mind, we plan, design and manage sustainable water and infrastructure projects.