Construction Representative
Freese and Nichols, Austin, TX, United States
Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a Construction Representative in Austin, TX for heavy civil construction projects. The candidate 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
High School Diploma or GED
10+ years relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction representative or inspector
Fully proficient using project management information system (Example e-Builder, Buzzsaw, FNI Manager, Site Manager, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree in related field
CCM Preferred
DOT technical certifications
ACI I
APWA certification
Level I NICET
Besides our comprehensive benefits package, we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. 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.
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.
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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
High School Diploma or GED
10+ years relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction representative or inspector
Fully proficient using project management information system (Example e-Builder, Buzzsaw, FNI Manager, Site Manager, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree in related field
CCM Preferred
DOT technical certifications
ACI I
APWA certification
Level I NICET
Besides our comprehensive benefits package, we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. 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.
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.
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