The construction representative IV will be responsible for observing construction on a variety of transportation, water and/or facilities infrastructure projects to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications. The construction representative IV may provide guidance to other construction representatives.

Major Accountabilities:

Observe and inspect ongoing construction work to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specificationsOversee the construction record keeping activities by recommending payments to contractors, review proposed change orders submitted by consultants and preparing daily reportsPrepare for and assist with preconstruction meetings, progress checks, and conflict resolutionProvide information to project manager/construction manager to the need for change orders, extra work and/or supplemental agreementsCommunicate with client, contractors, and other employeesRead plan and specifications to be able to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specificationsOther duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED10+ years relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction representative or inspectorFully proficient using project management information system (Example e-Builder, Buzzsaw, FNI Manager, Site Manager, etc.)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsWorking knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates degree in related fieldCCM PreferredDOT technical certificationsACI IAPWA certificationLevel I NICETOther applicable

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always).  Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service.  For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need:  developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico.  We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,200+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.

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