Construction Representative

Construction Representative

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Construction Representative to join our Central Plains Construction team in Oklahoma City. As a Construction Representative you will lead the inspection and documentation of construction activities, provide technical support and guidance to junior construction representatives while ensuring that all construction work meets quality and safety standards.

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

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ 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
• CM Preferred Certification
• DOT technical certifications
• ACI I
• APWA certification
• Level I NICET
• ENV SWPP