HDR

Construction Project Representative

HDR$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary construction projects
  • Fundamental understanding of contracts with knowledge of construction codes and laws
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications for discrepancies
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Primavera, or similar construction management software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Team-oriented with an active participation mindset in an employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Represent the Owner in all construction administration activities
  • Log and track RFIs, submittals, and other contractor correspondence
  • Ensure compliance with document control systems and contractual obligations
  • Attend and document meetings, tracking action items
  • Prepare accurate project reports and status updates for the Owner
  • Support dispute resolution efforts through documentation and fact-finding
  • Provide general support to the Construction Project Managers and project staff

Benefits

  • Participate in an employee-owned workplace culture
  • Engagement in multidisciplinary projects
  • Networking opportunities with third-party stakeholders
  • Skill development through exposure to various construction documentation processes
  • Collaborative team environment focused on successful project delivery
Full Job Description
In the role of Construction Project Representative, we'll count on you to: Construction Administration & Contract Compliance • Represent the Owner in construction administration activities in accordance with contract requirements, Owner policies, and applicable procedures. • Intake, review, log, and track RFIs, submittals, potential change items, and other contractor correspondence for contractual and procedural compliance. • Identify appropriate distribution lists and route documents to design, construction management, and Owner stakeholders for review and response. • Track responses and ensure timely closure of all construction correspondence through Owner-approved document control systems. • Assist the Construction Project Manager(s) with drafting correspondence, responses, task orders, change orders, and other contract-related documentation. Document Control, Reporting & Pay Applications • Maintain accurate and complete project records, logs, and correspondence files in Owner-approved document and project management systems. • Coordinate with document control staff to ensure documents are properly filed, indexed, and retrievable. • Assist in preparation of monthly project reports, summaries, dashboards, and status updates for the Owner. Meeting Support & Project Coordination • Attend weekly construction solutions meetings, look-ahead schedule meetings, and other project meetings on behalf of the Owner's team. • Prepare clear, accurate, and detailed meeting minutes documenting discussions, decisions, action items, responsible parties, and due dates; obtain approval of meeting minutes from attendees. • Distribute meeting minutes in accordance with Owner procedures and track action items to closure. • Assist the Construction Project Manager(s) by identifying unresolved issues, recurring risks, and coordination concerns discussed during meetings. • Coordinate with third-party stakeholders including utility companies, materials testing laboratories, surveyors, source inspectors, and construction inspection teams. Schedule Awareness & Look-Ahead Review • Review and understand contractor-provided six-week look-ahead schedules and short-term planning documents. • Assist the Construction Manager in tracking planned versus actual activities and identifying potential conflicts, constraints, or coordination issues. • Coordinate with construction management, inspection staff, and third-party stakeholders to verify upcoming work activities reflected in look-ahead schedules. • Maintain logs or summaries of look-ahead activities and required actions as directed. Claims & Dispute Support • Support the Construction Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Project Controls Manager with research, documentation review, and fact-finding related to contractor disputes and claims. • Assist in development of fact-finding reports, chronologies, and Owner position papers to support dispute resolution and claims avoidance. • Maintain organized and complete records to support negotiations and issue resolution. General Support • Advise the Construction Project Manager(s) and project staff of document status, outstanding actions, and administrative risks. • Perform other construction administration and project support duties as required to support successful project delivery. #LI-JF1 Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Unifier • Ability to interpret construction schedules • Ability to problem solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience • Demonstrated construction experience on multidisciplinary projects • Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction • Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents • Must be able to work in a team environment • Must be computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must • Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Size
10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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