Technical Specialist

JPI

2d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Project Specialist supports project operations by proactively assessing project risks and communicating them to the Operations and OSC teams. The position reports to the Technical Lead and maintains active day-to-day involvement with the OSC team, reviewing and finalizing plans, tracking field issues, leading execution risk assessments, developing contingency plans, and helping keep project schedules on track. The role coordinates construction planning and trade preconstruction meetings, monitors project dashboards and performance trends, supports wet-weather mitigation, and uses project technology to identify and resolve technical issues. It also manages submittals and shop drawings, including creating project-specific logs, coordinating consultant reviews in Procore, and tracking approvals. The specialist manages the RFI process, works with Operations to draft and distribute RFIs, monitors timely responses, and flags potential cost implications to the Commercial Lead. Additional responsibilities include coordinating AHJ preconstruction and inspection requirements, ensuring project phasing and sequencing align with jurisdictional requirements, and supporting change-order review by validating proposed work with the Site Construction Manager. The role is physically co-located five days per week, Monday through Friday, and requires daily collaboration and thorough knowledge of onsite activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
3–5 years of experience in a business or professional setting, including nonprofit or government roles.
Proven experience in an executive support role or similar position.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
Proficiency with business software and tools, including MS Office and project management applications.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

Review and finalize project plans and maintain active day-to-day involvement with the OSC team.
Track trade-specific preconstruction meeting agendas and ensure site construction managers have them to support plan adherence.
Track and resolve construction issues raised through field tickets in a timely and complete manner.
Lead execution risk assessments, identify construction-plan chokepoints, and develop Plan B strategies.
Ensure the de-risking process is complete and necessary RFIs and ASIs are resolved promptly.
Monitor dashboards for trends affecting the plan, diagnose root causes, and direct OSC resource support and subcontractor performance realignment.
Communicate and support wet-weather mitigation planning and implementation.
Review project technology information captures and coordinate resolution of technical issues affecting the project.
Track and ensure completion of the Day 1 Startup checklist on the NTP day.
Create and manage project-specific submittal logs; review submittals, samples, and shop drawings against project documents; upload and track them in Procore; assign consultants; and monitor review timelines and responses.
Manage the RFI process, including maintaining an urgency log, collaborating with Operations to draft and submit RFIs, coordinating consultant responses, distributing answers to relevant subcontractors, and notifying the Commercial Lead of potential costs.
Coordinate AHJ preconstruction requirements, project turnover phasing and sequencing, fire inspector startup requirements, and third-party inspection arrangements.
Guide the AHJ through third-party inspection adoption.
Support change-order review by coordinating with the Site Construction Manager to validate proposed work and managing disputes.
Coordinate with the Resource Lead to help ensure subcontractor labor is available for project milestones.
Maintain communication with the Taktical Control Lead regarding OPC changes, updates, and contingency plans.
Coordinate with consultants, OSC, and the Construction Manager to address digital conflicts and communicate revised plans to subcontractors.
Send validated change orders and supporting documentation to the Commercial Lead for review and approval processes.