Construction Technician

HR Green • Houston, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the efficient management, execution, and quality assurance of large Transportation Construction projects. Generally, manages projects over $500K in fee and involving highly complex plan preparation. May supervise others to evaluate in-place work elements, materials, design details and project related conditions to advise our clients on the recommended course of action to successfully complete projects. All assignments require the use of independent judgment, and this individual is considered a subject matter expert in the functional areas of their projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 8 + years of experience managing construction projects with experience in a supervisory role working with moderately complex construction plans is required.
• DOT and/or Toll Road experience is required.
• Excellent time management, communication, and technical skills are required.
• Must have received training on equipment commonly used in the generation of engineering-related tests and analysis.
• Must possess knowledge of MS Office suite of products.

Nice To Haves

• Construction Management degree is preferred.
• Experience working on transportation and/or water construction jobs exceeding $5 million is preferred.
• Previous supervisory/management experience and outstanding conflict resolution skills are preferred.
• Familiarity with documentation requirements and inspection procedures is preferred.
• Understands complex construction issues, including structural issues, mass earthwork, and roadway geometry.
• Understands basic surveying, including horizontal and vertical control.
• Understands material terminology and design.

Responsibilities

• Understands and interprets local, state, and/or federal Standard Specifications and Procedures. Answers questions from the contractor and exercises independent judgment when making decisions to apply standards or modify construction plans to fit actual field conditions. Mediates disputes that arise from the interpretation or enforcement of standards.
• Utilizes subject matter expertise to identify the root cause of construction defects caused by design flaws, material installation, or site condition and develops and implements possible solutions. Addresses complex construction issues such as structural issues, mass earthwork, roadway geometries, roadway closure, substitute materials, and utility relocation. Proactively advises client and contractor on the recommended course of action to resolve problems.
• Promotes value engineering by analyzing and evaluating a contractor’s proposal for alternative solutions outside of specs/plan.
• Anticipates necessary work outside of the contract scope. Provides counsel to the client and key stakeholders regarding new approaches and to address problems, materials and methods that could contribute to a better project outcome, speed up the construction schedule, mitigate potential future risk, contribute to a safer jobsite, or save money.
• Builds and fosters ongoing relationships with clients. Communicates with client and contractor to make recommendations and resolve challenges related to the project schedule, plan changes, and additional costs. Mediates project related matters with the contractor on behalf of the client.
• Manage relations with groups including government agencies, employees, residents, business owners, and the community to help build and maintain positive relationships with the public. Helps clients maintain a positive image and identity.
• Responsible for the financial stewardship of the client by interpreting quality control checks, assisting in the development of the pay estimate, quantifying pay items on projects and settling accounting disputes with the contractor on behalf of our client.
• Can use independent discretion to recommend withholding payment from the contractor on work that does not conform to specs.
• Observes and documents the contractor’s work to record that is being completed in conformance with the plans and specifications, contract documents, and applicable local, state, and/or federal regulatory requirements.
• Performs quality assurance checks and advises contractor of the best course of action when work or materials are not in compliance with requirements.
• Perform Constructability Reviews which includes identifying generic, outdated, or non-buildable elements and makes recommendations to designer.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises the work of subconsultants to enforce the project scope and approve invoices for payment.
• Leads progress meetings and attends city board meetings with the client, HR Green staff and other key stakeholders.
• Quickly reacts to complex situations with the client or projects as they arise. Makes on the spot decisions using independent discretion and judgment.
• Performs yield checks, depth checks, and utility testing. Performs basic construction layout work (including bench circuits and providing line and grade for various construction elements).
• Assists in the development of the budget/contract, processes RFI’s, change orders and maintains neat and accurate project documentation (field book notes and measurements, field reports, project binders, etc.) for large projects. Prepares project records for formal audits by funding agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee ownership opportunities
• Performance-based bonus program
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with immediate vesting of employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for continued learning
• Two days of paid volunteer time each year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Parental leave
• Monthly office events, including Friendsgiving, game nights, holiday celebrations, charitable initiatives, and team offsites

What This Job Offers

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