Construction Representative

Freese and Nichols • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Construction Representative to join our Central Plains Construction team in Oklahoma City. As a Construction Representative, you will be responsible for inspecting and documenting construction activities to ensure all work complies with quality and safety standards. 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 Other duties as assigned including travel to/from project sites

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction representative or inspector
• Valid and active driver's license
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and documenting construction activities
• 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
• Other duties as assigned including travel to/from project sites

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• paid overtime for salaried employees
• annual bonus
• access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
• flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED