Construction Management – Construction Specialist

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP•King of Prussia, PA

1d•$100,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking a Construction Specialist to support transportation infrastructure and construction management projects for local and state clients throughout the MidAtlantic Region. The role provides estimating, scheduling, constructability, project-controls, and construction-observation support. It involves communicating technical findings to clients, coordinating with project stakeholders, and performing field activities, including documentation and materials testing when required. The position includes field work at construction sites, possible overnight in-state travel, and a willingness to work nights and overtime when required by project assignments. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States full time without employment-based visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction engineering technology, construction management, or a related field.
At least 10 years of relevant transportation construction management experience, including five years working as a contractor or Owner’s representative.
Proficiency with scheduling software.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with Bluebeam software.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract procedures.
Ability to perform assignments independently with limited supervision.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record; the posting repeats this requirement as a valid license with a good driving record.
Personal vehicle for travel to and from assigned construction sites.
Willingness to work nights and overtime when required by the project assignment.
Overnight in-state travel may be required.
Authorization to work in the United States full time without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to safely perform field work involving uneven terrain, climbing, bending, twisting, kneeling, repetitive hand and wrist motions, and extended standing or sitting.
Ability to lift objects or cart objects weighing up to 50 pounds for distances up to 50 yards.
Ability to drive to and from project sites, potentially distances of 75 miles or more round trip.

Nice To Haves

A PE license in the state of Pennsylvania is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop or evaluate cost estimates and CPM schedules at all phases of design development.
Produce detailed cost estimates for transportation, transit, and commercial construction documents.
Maintain complete and accurate records for estimates, schedules, and constructability reviews.
Provide estimating, scheduling, and constructability support for value engineering, change-order reviews, program-level estimates, risk assessments, and project controls.
Communicate technical findings, schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments to clients.
Observe construction operations to verify compliance with contract documents.
Prepare daily reports, quantity calculations, and testing documentation for observed construction activities.
Coordinate with the CMI team, utility providers, railroads, and applicable government agencies.
Maintain active communication with contractors, designers, and clients to progress project deliverables.
Perform quality-control testing of materials, if required.