Construction Specialist 1

CDM Smith•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

About The Position

The Construction Specialist 1 performs standard field engineering duties on construction projects. This dynamic role provides technical, field, and site-administration support that varies with project type and schedule. It is suited to a new graduate beginning a construction career. During pursuit, the specialist reviews documents, prepares deliverables, participates in pre-bid site visits, evaluates proposals and researches labor, material, and equipment costs, develops preliminary engineering and construction schedules, and prepares General Conditions based on bidding-document requirements. During planning and execution, the specialist coordinates with the project team, subcontractors, clients, owners, field personnel, vendors, and other stakeholders to support timely and safe completion. Duties include coordinating material and equipment deliveries and installation; preparing and reviewing submittals; issuing construction documents and layouts; responding to questions and RFIs; supervising and directing basic to moderately complex project activities; interpreting specifications and drawings; conducting inspections and maintaining quality-control reporting; and collaborating with Health and Safety professionals on subcontractor and vendor safety-performance evaluations during procurement. For project close-out, the specialist works with the Project Manager to deliver contract-required items and follow company procedures; close subcontracts and purchase orders; prepare final record drawings and as-builts; document and obtain approval of close-out submittals; and support final inspections, punch lists, and client satisfaction. After appropriate training and depending on project needs, the specialist works with the Project Manager and VDC team to identify project capability needs and develop a VDC plan, and helps facilitate solutions with design and project teams using VDC, BIM, and traditional collaboration methods. Other duties may be assigned. Domestic and/or international travel may be required, with travel frequency depending on duties, workload, and project demands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent additional directly related experience 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; stated amount of travel is 50%.

Responsibilities

Review documents, prepare deliverables, and participate in pre-bid site visits during the pursuit phase.
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 stakeholders 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 basic to moderately complex project activities 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 metrics 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.
Support final inspections and punch-list completion and help ensure client satisfaction.
After appropriate training and as project needs require, work with the Project Manager and VDC team to identify project capability needs and develop a VDC plan.
Help facilitate solutions with design and project teams through VDC, BIM, and traditional collaboration methods.
Perform other tasks as assigned.