Assistant Structures Representative

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HDR will be assisting and supporting Caltrans and perform consultation, research, professional, technical and field services required for Structure Construction Engineering and Inspection and Construction Contract Administration Services for Caltrans Structure Construction, District 59, for projects in Districts 8 and 9 (San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo and Mono Counties).

The typical scope of services under this Contract include performing construction engineering and inspection, general contract administration, preparing and administering contract change orders, providing engineering support to resolve construction potential claims, providing support on contract acceptance, preparing final construction estimate and preparing final report on an “as-needed” basis while working at construction project site and/or field office.

• Perform construction inspections in a field setting to assure materials and workmanship are in conformity with approved plans, specifications, and changes.
• Take appropriate action when materials and workmanship are non‑conforming, including ordering removal and replacement of non‑conforming work.
• Perform calculations related to the proper alignment and placement of bridge and structure elements, establishing surveying control lines and grades as required by Caltrans Structure Construction Practices & Procedures.
• Assist the Structures Representative with calculations and review of shop drawings, informational and action submittals received from the Construction Contractor.
• Conferring with Construction Contractors regarding compliance with plans, quality of work, construction activity and California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations, and collaborating with other project personnel regarding regulatory permit agencies’ requirements.
• Assist in preparing contract related documents such as change orders, contract quantities and estimates, potential claim reports, letters, and RFIs; complete daily diaries of Construction Contractor activities, inspections, tests, and materials placed.
• Assist the Structures Representative and Resident Engineer in recording and filing project‑related records, including daily reports, submittals, shop drawings, monthly pay estimates, and job expenditures.
• Perform verification sampling and/or tests to verify the acceptability of construction materials in accordance with ASTM or California Test methods.
• Be flexible with working days, nights, and/or weekends in heavy construction environments that may involve walking, bending, lifting, and carrying inspection/surveying tools and equipment at elevated heights, confined spaces, extreme weather conditions, remote sites, environmentally sensitive areas, and over waterways when needed.

• Minimum of 2 years of education equivalent to completion of a curriculum beyond the 12th grade in engineering (including courses in trigonometry, algebra, drafting, computer science, physics, chemistry, or a comparable physical science) or surveying (including trigonometry, algebra, drafting, surveying, and computer science).
• Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in structure construction inspection of highways or major public works projects, performing the duties described above.
• Valid Driver's License and valid Standard First Aid Certificate at all times.
• Valid ASTM or California Test Methods (CTM) Certification in the sampling and testing of fresh Portland cement concrete.
• Construction surveying knowledge and experience necessary for…