Construction Field Specialist I, Team Lead
About The Position
The Construction Field Specialist provides senior-level inspection and construction field services to monitor compliance with engineering and architectural plans and specifications. The position supervises project staff and monitors contractor construction activities to ensure they follow design specifications and contractual requirements. It may serve as the on-site interface among the client, company personnel, and contractor to resolve project issues; handle project tasks under a Resident Engineer; or assist the Resident Engineer on a large or complex project. This lead role directs, mentors, and trains junior staff. The role also serves as a field technical subject matter expert, coordinates project work within the discipline, and supports construction administration, including schedule and pay estimate reviews, change-order management, and contract close-out. The position is located in Overland Park, Kansas (Sprint Parkway). Visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Engineering, Construction Services, or a related field and 10 years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in one of those fields and 8 years of relevant experience; or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Read and understand contract plans and specifications.
- Perform advanced calculations.
- Understand and interpret contractor schedules.
- Understand testing requirements and procedures and use testing equipment for materials testing.
- Recognize discrepancies or errors, resolve issues, and serve as a field technical subject matter expert.
- Coordinate project work within the discipline.
Nice To Haves
- 10 years of relevant experience.
- In lieu of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, observe, document, and verify contractor work in progress for compliance with the project schedule, contract documents, and plans.
- Confirm that construction procedures are followed and materials conform to specifications; advise the contractor superintendent of actions needed for conformance.
- Review and resolve quantity disputes with the contractor.
- Perform advanced inspection calculations, constructability and biddability reviews, and measurements of completed work.
- Assist in reviewing and checking calculations for inspectors’ daily reports, including assigned work activities, contractor labor and equipment, and verified material quantities.
- Perform on-site material testing and assist with equipment maintenance.
- Assist with as-built record drawings and contract close-out documentation.
- Assist with construction schedule reviews, contractor pay estimate reviews, and change-order management.
- Attend and participate in project progress meetings as needed.
- Serve as the field technical subject matter expert and coordinate the project within the discipline.
- Recruit, hire, develop, and retain staff; develop plans for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
- Coordinate schedules and approve timecards.
- Direct, mentor, and train junior staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
