Construction Representative

Shive Hattery Group•West Des Moines, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Shive-Hattery has an immediate opening for an experienced Construction Representative to join our Des Moines, IA office. As one of our construction representatives you will perform hands-on, real-world work on various civil, and building projects located throughout the area. You will conduct field inspections, interpret plans and specifications, and assist with construction testing. Project types will consist primarily of infrastructure related projects including roads, trails, pedestrian improvements, stormwater, and sanitary sewer projects. Other project types could include building projects assisting multi discipline teams with construction administration and field visits.

Requirements

Associates Degree from Technical School in Construction Technology or 5+ years of construction experience in lieu of degree
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Ability to lift 25+ pounds
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Contract administration and/or construction observation experience on Iowa DOT projects would be advantageous but not required.
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Contract administration and/or construction observation experience on Iowa DOT projects would be advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

Attending pre-construction and project progress meetings where necessary
Evaluating plans and specifications for construction projects to ensure conformance with regulation
Conducting field inspections to document and measure daily quantities of installed materials
Issuing of violation notices and stop-work orders where structures and materials do not comply with regulations
Referring deviations and disagreements to engineers for clarification
Maintaining records of documentation and keep a detailed daily work log
Assisting engineers and contractors with inquiries
Preparing project specific reports, DOT forms, and/or daily observation reports
Communicating with project managers, clients, and contractors regarding project specifications and testing results
Attending close-out meetings of construction projects
Coordinating with testing technicians to ensure all required field tests are performed
Assisting testing team by conducting field and laboratory tests on materials to measure compliance with regulations