Construction Representative

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Construction Representative to join our Western Gulf Coast Construction team in Houston, Texas. As a Construction Representative, you will be responsible for inspecting and documenting construction activities to ensure all work complies with quality and safety standards. 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 including travel to/from project sites Qualifications High School Diploma or GED 3 years relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction representative or inspector Valid and active driver's license Fully proficient using project management information system (Example: AWP, FNI Manager, Site Manager, etc. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Certified Construction Manager Associates degree in related field ODOT Material Sampling & Testing Certification ACI I APWA certification Level I NICET ENV SWP 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 Join Freese and Nichols and make something meaningful every day. 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.