Structures Representative

Kleinfelder • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking experienced Structures Representatives / Construction Engineers to manage and help expand its portfolio of current and future construction projects in Seattle and surrounding areas. The role involves administering bridge and structural construction for transportation projects and verifying that construction complies with contract plans, specifications, and special provisions. The representative works in the construction field office, makes decisions about work in progress, solves field problems, and coordinates with the Resident Engineer, construction staking consultants, and material testing consultants.

The position also includes directing Assistant Structures Representatives and Inspectors; reviewing structural shop drawings; monitoring contractor progress and construction-material compliance; preparing estimates, reports, diaries, quantity sheets, and change-order documents; and reading and interpreting plans and specifications. Candidates must have extensive major-public-works bridge inspection and Structures Representative experience, a civil engineering degree or related degree, and a Washington PE license.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of bridge or structural construction inspection experience related to major public works projects.
• At least 6 years of experience as a Structures Representative on major public works projects.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Washington PE license.
• Knowledge of stress analysis, structural mechanics, and strength of materials.
• Knowledge of WASHDOT construction practices and the physical characteristics and properties of bridge construction materials, including concrete.
• Experience with foundations, pile driving, concrete prestressing, bridge deck construction, cast-in-place and MSE wall construction, falsework, and shoring.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform duties in a construction field office, make decisions about construction work in progress, and solve field problems.
• Ability to direct Assistant Structures Representatives and Inspectors.
• Ability to use an automatic level and transit to verify line and grade.
• Thorough understanding of WASHDOT field methods, practices, and construction office procedures.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
• Professional approach to developing strong client relations.
• Satisfactory completion of employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check following an offer.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer construction of bridges and structural components of transportation projects.
• Assist with inspections to verify compliance with contract plans, specifications, and special provisions for structural construction, including bridges, foundations, walls, falsework, shoring, and drainage structures.
• Provide direction to Assistant Structures Representatives and Inspectors.
• Use 4 scale drawings to develop or check critical bridge grades.
• Monitor and inspect prestressing operations.
• Review shop drawings, including falsework, shoring, and prestressed concrete drawings.
• Assist in preparing contract change orders, contract estimates, progress pay estimates, and other project documents or reports.
• Coordinate sampling and testing of construction materials to monitor compliance with contract specifications.
• Monitor and track contractor progress.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer and construction staking and material testing consultants.
• Verify that the contractor complies with contract documents.
• Prepare Structures Construction Reports.
• Prepare daily diaries and quantity sheets.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Reimbursement for continuing education and many expenses associated with training and certifications
• Career development opportunities through an internal Mentoring Program

What This Job Offers

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