Assistant Structure Representative

Overview

NV5 is a leading provider of tech-enabled engineering, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions for the built environment. We specialize in engineering design, asset management, and geospatial data analytics to support infrastructure resilience and building systems performance throughout the entire asset lifecycle.

NV5’s 5,000 consulting engineers, inspectors, and analysts play a critical role in shaping our communities through resilient infrastructure that will stand the test of time and efficient smart building systems for optimized facility environments.

With more than 100 offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 assists clients with planning, designing, building, testing, certifying, and operating infrastructure assets that improve the communities where we live and work.

Help deliver some of California’s most exciting transportation and infrastructure projects.

NV5 is seeking talented Assistant Structure Representatives to support construction management efforts throughout California. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced project teams to monitor field activities, verify contract compliance, coordinate with contractors and stakeholders, and help ensure structures are built safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

We’re hiring for multiple openings statewide
, offering an excellent opportunity to build your career while contributing to projects that strengthen California’s communities and infrastructure.

• Assist with field inspection and construction oversight activities
• Monitor contractor work for compliance with plans, specifications and contract requirements
• Document project progress, materials and site conditions
• Coordinate with project engineers, contractors, inspectors and agency representatives
• Review construction documentation and support project reporting
• Promote safe work practices and quality construction standards

• Work on meaningful, high-profile infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with experienced industry professionals
• Gain valuable exposure to complex structural construction
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Join a team committed to safety, quality, and client success

• Perform daily field inspections of bridge construction to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Prepare daily field inspection reports based on the on-site construction activities.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications and other construction documents.
• Review submittals including shop drawings, product data, test samples, and construction work plans.
• Ensure approved materials are received and correctly incorporated into the project.
• Monitor, coordinate and enforce construction compliance with contract documents, safety regulations and environmental documents.
• Identify non-compliant work and take appropriate action to bring it back into compliance.
• Immediately report critical issues and/or possible delays to supervisor.
• Monitor and document all construction equipment, personnel and activities.
• Assist Structure Representative and Resident Engineer with documenting the project progress.
• Perform calculations from the plans verifying location, layout, line and grade of various elements.
• Respond to Contractor’s Request for Information (RFI).
• Ensure all changes and/or modifications are noted on the final plans.
• Facilitate safety meetings and other team meetings.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with various contractors, entities, clients, and regulatory agencies, e.g., sampling and testing of construction materials, construction staking and surveying.
• Perform constructability review of contract design plans.
• Prepare reports, opinions, and recommendations for review by team leaders prior to submission to clients concerning the structures.
• Ensure conformance with standards, established engineering practices, applicable codes and technical adequacy of design and construction.
• General office administration, including report reproduction, collation and deliveries will also be expected.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3…