Construction Specialist
About The Position
At HRG, we pride ourselves on being an employee-owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm. We are actively seeking a Construction Specialist in our Allentown, PA office to support our growing infrastructure services. As a Construction Specialist with HRG, you will contribute to the successful delivery of municipal, water, and wastewater infrastructure projects from pre-construction through close-out. You will work closely with project managers, designers, contractors, and municipal clients to ensure projects are executed in alignment with contract documents, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- 10+ years of experience in civil construction, construction administration, or related field
- Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
- Experience reviewing submittals, change orders, and payment applications
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Effective utilization of common business platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, project management systems, etc.
- Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary, which may include overnight stays
- Valid US Driver’s License is required
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
- Familiarity with municipal ordinances, zoning regulations, and PennDOT standards preferred
- Experience with water and wastewater systems and infrastructure strongly preferred
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar software is a plus
- NICET, SEO, Construction Documents Technologist (CDT), or related certifications are beneficial but not required
Responsibilities
- Support construction administration activities for municipal, water, and wastewater infrastructure projects
- Review construction documents, plans, specifications, and contractor submittals for compliance with project requirements
- Track project progress, quantities, and maintain accurate documentation including daily reports and as-built records
- Evaluate and process change orders, payment applications, and field directives to ensure accurate contract administration
- Observe and document construction activities to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and safety requirements
- Coordinate inspections, punch lists, and project closeout activities with contractors, municipalities, and internal teams
- Conduct site visits and field investigations to support issue resolution and maintain design intent during construction
- Serve as a liaison between clients, contractors, municipalities, and internal project teams
- Support construction of roadway, stormwater, and municipal infrastructure projects
- Review plans for compliance with municipal codes, zoning requirements, and regulatory standards
- Coordinate with municipalities and regulatory agencies to facilitate approvals and inspections
- Support construction of water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment infrastructure
- Inspect installation of pipelines, pump stations, and related systems to ensure compliance with contract documents
- Support environmental compliance and permitting requirements throughout construction execution
Benefits
- bonuses and other cash rewards
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- medical, dental, vision
- short- and long-term disability
- life insurance for you and your dependents
- general paid time off
- paid parental leave
- pet insurance
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
