Construction Specialist 1- Commissioning

CDM Smith•Cross Lanes, WV

About The Position

CDM Smith is seeking a Construction Specialist 1 to join its Florida team. This role is suited to a new graduate entering the construction industry and provides technical, field, and site-administration support across varied project types and schedules. During project pursuits, the Construction Specialist reviews documents, prepares deliverables, participates in pre-bid site visits, evaluates proposals and researches labor, material, and equipment costs, develops preliminary schedules, and prepares General Conditions based on bidding-document requirements. During planning and execution, the role coordinates with project teams, subcontractors, clients, owners, field personnel, and vendors to support safe, timely project completion. Duties include coordinating material and equipment arrivals and installation, preparing and reviewing submittals, issuing construction documents and layouts to field crews, answering questions, completing RFIs, directing project activities of basic to moderate complexity, interpreting specifications and drawings, and conducting quality-control inspections. The Construction Specialist also works with health and safety professionals to evaluate subcontractor and vendor safety performance during procurement. At close-out, the role works with the Project Manager to complete contract deliverables and company close-out procedures, close subcontracts and purchase orders, prepare record drawings and as-builts, document and obtain approval of close-out submittals, and support final inspections and punch-list completion. After appropriate training and as project needs require, the role collaborates with the Project Manager and VDC team on project capability needs and VDC plans, and helps facilitate solutions using VDC, BIM, and traditional collaboration methods. Other tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; equivalent additional directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Zero years of experience required.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Basic computation skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with technology typically associated with engineering and construction projects.
Proficient knowledge of construction terminology.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents and drawings.
Intermediate-level personal computer skills.
An appropriate and valid driver's license.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel frequency depends on duties, responsibilities, workload, and project demands.

Responsibilities

Review pursuit documents, prepare deliverables, and participate in pre-bid site visits.
Evaluate complex proposals and research labor, material, and equipment costs to help determine total project costs.
Develop preliminary engineering and construction schedules.
Develop General Conditions based on bidding-document requirements, including staffing, temporary facilities, security, and safety measures.
Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, clients, owners, and other interested parties to support timely and safe project completion.
Coordinate timely delivery and installation of materials and equipment with field personnel and vendors.
Prepare and review submittals, issue construction documents and layouts to field crews, answer questions, and complete requests for information.
Supervise and direct overall project activities of basic to moderate complexity and interpret specifications and drawings for foremen and superintendents.
Conduct inspections and maintain quality-control reporting for project sites.
Work with health and safety professionals to evaluate potential subcontractors’ and vendors’ safety performance during procurement.
Work with the Project Manager to complete contract-required deliverables and follow company close-out procedures.
Close subcontract and purchase orders.
Develop final record drawings and as-builts.
Ensure close-out submittals are documented and approved.
Work with the team to complete final inspections and punch lists and help ensure client satisfaction.
As needed and after appropriate training, collaborate with the Project Manager and VDC team to develop project capability needs and a VDC plan.
Facilitate solutions with design and project teams through VDC, BIM, and traditional collaboration methods.
Perform other tasks as assigned.