CDM Smith

Senior Construction Representative 3

CDM Smith$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or Vocational Technical degree or equivalent.
  • 14 years of related experience in construction oversight.
  • Experience in both domestic and/or international travel, as required.
  • Willingness to consider equivalent additional experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee construction personnel on large projects or the entire project for smaller sites.
  • Ensure construction aligns with plans and specifications.
  • Identify and document deficiencies in constructed structures.
  • Review contract terms and ensure compliance with timelines and costs.
  • Provide guidance and training to junior staff, reviewing their work as needed.
  • Document construction issues, including costs and materials concerns.
  • Prepare and maintain daily and monthly progress reports.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for domestic and international travel.
  • Professional development through training of junior staff.
  • Engagement in large-scale construction projects.
  • Possibility of additional responsibilities and career growth.
  • Work in a dynamic environment that adapts to project demands.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Performs oversight of construction personnel working on large-sized assigned area of the construction site or the full project for smaller projects.

Ensures construction work put in place matches construction plans.

Identifies deficiencies in constructed structures.

Reviews contract terms and conditions.

Ensures construction timelines, costs, and materials are in compliance with contract terms and conditions.

Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.

Reviews the work of more junior staff.

Documents deficiencies, expected cost overruns, materials issues and any other related construction issue or risk related to their area of oversight.

Prepares related reports (ex: monthly progress reports, etc.).

Maintains daily report of construction activities.

Communicates construction issues to project leadership.

Escalates issues to appropriate design staff for resolution.

Communicates issue resolution to appropriate construction staff and closes the loop with project leadership when documented issues are resolved.

Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or Vocational Technical degree or equivalent.

14 years of related experience.

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.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Advanced knowledge of arithmetic.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Ability to adapt to new technologies and quickly learn new computer, smartphone or related applications and programs.

Expert knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction.

Ability to read, understand, interpret and explain construction plans and drawings, contract provisions, and specifications.

Expert knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction.

About CDM Smith

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. CDM Smith offers services in areas such as water resources, transportation, environmental engineering, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. CDM Smith has offices throughout the United States and around the world.
Learn more about CDM Smith
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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