Construction Representative

Construction Representative

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

Required 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