Construction Specialist 1

CDM Smith • Boca Raton, FL

14h

About The Position

CDM Smith is seeking a Construction Specialist 1 to join its team in Boca Raton, Florida, working on the Riviera Beach project. This entry-level opportunity is suited to a new graduate and provides technical, field, and site-administration work across different project types and schedules.

During project pursuit, the Construction 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, and other parties to support timely and safe completion. The role also coordinates material and equipment delivery and installation, prepares and reviews submittals, issues construction documents and layouts to field crews, responds to questions and requests for information, directs basic to moderately complex project activities, interprets specifications and drawings, conducts quality-control inspections, and collaborates with Health and Safety professionals to evaluate potential subcontractors’ and vendors’ safety performance.

For project close-out, the specialist works with the Project Manager to deliver contract-required items and follow company procedures; closes subcontract and purchase orders; develops record drawings and as-builts; documents and obtains approval for close-out submittals; and supports final inspections, punch lists, and client satisfaction. Following appropriate training and depending on project needs, the specialist may also collaborate with the Project Manager and VDC team on project capability needs and VDC plans, and help facilitate solutions using VDC, BIM, and traditional collaboration methods. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent additional directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
• 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 project documents, prepare deliverables, and participate in pre-bid site visits.
• Evaluate 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 the 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 project-site inspections and maintain quality-control reporting.
• 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 close-out deliverables and follow company close-out procedures.
• Close subcontract and purchase orders; develop final record drawings and as-builts; and 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 on project capability needs and VDC plans.
• Facilitate solutions with design and project teams using VDC, BIM, and traditional collaboration methods.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• The company describes an employee experience with career growth and development, a challenging and progressive work environment, and support for employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level