Construction Specialist 1

• CDM Smith is looking for an excited candidate to join our team in LOCATION!
• This opportunity is perfect for a new graduate looking to jump into the construction industry at a company that hires for careers, not jobs.
• This is a dynamic role with a variety of duties based on the project type and timeline that provides technical, field, and site administration.
• During the pursuit phase, the Construction Specialist will assist in reviewing documents, preparing deliverables, and participating in pre-bid site visits.
• The Construction Specialist will assist in determining total project costs by evaluating complex proposals and researching labor, material, and equipment costs.
• They will develop a preliminary schedule for engineering and construction.
• They will develop General Conditions based on requirements specified in the bidding documents including required staff, temporary facilities, security, and safety measures.
• In the planning and execution phase, the Construction Specialist will work with the project team, subcontractors, client, owners, and all other interested parties to ensure timely and safe project completion.
• They will ensure the timely arrival and installation of materials and equipment with field personnel and vendors.
• They will prepare and review submittals of increasing complexity, issue construction documents and layouts to field crews, answer questions, and complete requests for information (RFI).
• The Construction Specialist supervises and directs overall project activities of basic to moderate complexity and interprets specifications and drawings for foremen and superintendents.
• They will conduct inspections to maintain Quality Control (QC) reporting for project sites.
• Finally, they will work with Health and Safety professionals to evaluate the safety performance metrics of potential subcontractors and vendors as part of the procurement process.
• During project close-out the Construction Specialist will work with the Project Manager to complete all contract-required deliverables and follow company close-out procedures.
• Close all subcontract and purchase orders.
• Develop final record drawings and as-builts.
• Ensure all close-out submittals are documented and approved.
• Work with the Team to complete final inspections, punch list and ensure client satisfaction.
• Depending on project needs and after appropriate training, the Construction Specialist works with the project manager and VDC team to develop project capability needs and VDC plan.
• They will assist in facilitating solutions through collaboration with the design and project teams via VDC, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and traditional collaboration methods.
• The Construction Specialist will perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Basic computation skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with technology typically associated with engineering and construction projects. Proficient knowledge of construction terminology. Ability to read and interpret construction documents and drawings. Intermediate level personal computer skills.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline. 0 years. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Pay Range Max

USD $105,310.00
Pay Range Min

USD $63,835.00