Principal Structures Representative

Arcadis•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$285,000 - $315,000

About The Position

Arcadis seeks a Principal Structures Representative to join the team in California to perform a wide variety of professional engineering work in either an office or field setting; This work is performed on highway construction projects involving bridges, buildings, walls, barriers, drainage structures, sign structures, and appurtenances. Will work as a field engineer to ensure contractors build structures in compliance with the contract documents (Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, contract plans, and Special Provisions). Reviews the progress of the work to ensure compliance with the contract documents. This will include progressive monitoring of materials and methods used as well as inspection of the finished products before acceptance. Assure appropriate payments are made as necessary, and all project documentation is completed by departmental policies and procedures. Will also be responsible to proactively review the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and/or prepare any change orders needed to resolve conflicts and/or recommend improvements.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in Heavy Civil Engineering projects.
5+ years’ experience as a Structures Representative on a State Highway System project of at least $30 million.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in California.
Prior experience with construction/operations on a State Highway
Valid California Class C driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Caltrans experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provides direction to staff to ensure complete, accurate, and timely contract records, pertaining to construction progress, job expenditures, budget programs, and work order balances, are maintained in accordance with the State and Federal regulations and laws.
Confers with contractors regarding compliance with plans and quality of work and construction activity.
Performs field inspections of contractor’s work to determine compliance with plans, specifications, special provisions, utility agreements, etc.
Prepares reports, as well as reviews and incorporates the daily inspection reports from Structures Inspectors, in documenting the Contractor’s activities.
Maintains accurate and complete project records and ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Calculates and documents field quantities for payment purposes.
Documents as-built condition of constructed facility.
Performs construction and engineering inspections, and may direct subordinate inspectors. The frequency of inspections is risk-based and includes full-time, intermittent, and/or benchmark during all phases of construction.
Advise, Resident Engineer on major phases of construction activity. Reviews informational and action submittals, and shop drawings; authorizes shop drawings and action submittals when they are in compliance with the requirements of the approved plans and specifications.
Performs required calculations such as alignment, grade (elevation control), quantities of work performed, or materials placed.
Ability to perform calculations to determine stresses within the various elements of structures (e.g., beams, columns, etc.) and the contractor’s temporary works (falsework, shoring, and temporary structural supports, etc.)
Inspect materials, workmanship, and/or products. Reject such that are not in compliance with the contract documents and take appropriate action until they are brought into compliance with the requirements of the approved plans and specifications.
Identifies the need for and prepares contract-related documents for submission to the contractor.
Review CPM schedules. Identifies and mitigates project risks.
Completes a project daily diary of pertinent activities and discussions held regarding the progress of the contractor’s work and interaction with the Senior Construction Manager.