Construction Specialist

Job Description

CDM Smith is looking for an eager candidate to join our team in Boca Raton, FL. This dynamic role entails a variety of duties based on project type and timeline, providing technical, field, and site administration support.

• Assist in reviewing documents, preparing deliverables, and participating in pre‑bid site visits during the pursuit phase.
• Determine total project costs by evaluating complex proposals and researching labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Develop a preliminary schedule for engineering and construction.
• Create General Conditions based on bidding documents, including required staff, temporary facilities, security, and safety measures.
• Coordinate with the project team, subcontractors, client, owners, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and safe project completion.
• Ensure the timely arrival and installation of materials and equipment with field personnel and vendors.
• Prepare and review submittals of increasing complexity, issue construction documents and layouts to field crews, answer questions, and complete requests for information (RFI).
• Supervise and direct overall project activities of basic to moderate complexity and interpret specifications and drawings for foremen and superintendents.
• Conduct inspections to maintain Quality Control (QC) reporting for project sites.
• Work with Health and Safety professionals to evaluate safety performance metrics of subcontractors and vendors as part of the procurement process.
• Assist in project close‑out: complete contract‑required deliverables, close out subcontract and purchase orders, develop final record drawings and as‑built documents, and ensure client satisfaction.
• After appropriate training, collaborate with the project manager and VDC team to develop project capability needs and VDC plans using BIM and traditional methods.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 1 year of related experience (or equivalent directly related experience in lieu of a degree).
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; the frequency is contingent on specific duties and project demands.

10 %

• Ability to identify problems and discrepancies, independently conduct research and analysis of causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Proficient computation and time‑management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with technology typically associated with engineering and construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction and engineering documents and drawings.
• Basic knowledge of construction industry terminology.
• Knowledge of contract specifications, quality plans, design and construction submittals, and drawings.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Strong organizational skills.

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks—including criminal, employment, education, licensure, credit, and motor‑vehicle records—as well as drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made. Candidates will be notified of requirements before such checks are initiated.

CDM Smith may require consumer reports for certain positions, and drug testing may be conducted as part of the hiring or employment process. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these reports or tests.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Such a law violation is subject to criminal and civil penalties.