Senior Construction Services Specialist

Senior Construction Services Specialist - (HR1120)

Carrington, ND (Based in Bismarck, ND) | Full-Time | Year-Round Employment | Long-Term Project

Join one of the most important water infrastructure projects in North Dakota and help deliver clean, reliable water to communities across the state. AE2S is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Services Specialist to provide construction observation, construction inspection, and field oversight on a large-scale water infrastructure project near Carrington, ND.

Unlike many construction positions that are seasonal, this opportunity offers the stability of year-round employment with no winter layoffs and is expected to continue for three years or longer. This role is ideal for a construction professional with experience in site grading, earthwork, utility installation, pipelines, water infrastructure, vertical construction, and public works projects who wants to make a lasting impact on a project that will serve North Dakota for generations.

If you thrive in the field, enjoy collaborating with contractors, engineers, and owners, and want to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.

• Lead and perform onsite construction observation, construction inspection, and documentation for large-scale water infrastructure, heavy civil, utility, and vertical construction projects.
• Monitor contractor activities and workmanship to verify compliance with project plans, specifications, contract requirements, and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary field representative between the Owner, Engineer, and Contractor, facilitating clear communication and issue resolution.
• Review and document construction progress, field reports, RFIs, pay applications, testing results, and project records.
• Participate in construction meetings and coordinate with project teams regarding schedules, materials, quantity tracking, change orders, and field activities.
• Identify construction challenges early and proactively develop solutions to minimize schedule impacts, cost overruns, and safety concerns.
• Provide leadership and direction to AE2S construction observation staff while ensuring consistency in project documentation and quality control.
• Support project managers in monitoring budgets, tracking progress, reviewing project schedules, and delivering successful project outcomes.
• Mentor junior construction services staff and contribute to the continuous improvement of construction management and observation practices.

• 12 years of progressive construction experience, with demonstrated leadership on large or complex projects
• Extensive experience in mass grading, heavy civil construction, and vertical/facility construction
• Broad knowledge of principles of engineering as it relates to the construction of complex projects
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, field coordination, and multidisciplinary project delivery
• Ability to foresee potential issues and take decisive action to prevent problems.
• Strong oral and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a senior technical resource
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and