Construction Representative

Freese and Nichols • Atlanta, GA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Construction Representative/Inspector to join our team in Atlanta/Field. As a Construction Representative you 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. Observe and inspect ongoing construction work to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications Prepare construction daily reports Support other ongoing document control processes Prepare for and assist with preconstruction meetings, progress checks, and conflict resolution Provide information to project manager/construction manager to help define the need for change orders, extra work and/or supplemental agreements Communicate with client, contractors, and other employees Read plan and specifications to be able to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications 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. Freese and Nichols is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm serving clients across the United States. With client service and continuous improvement in mind, we plan, design and manage sustainable water and infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction representative or inspector
• Valid and Active Driver License
• Excellent Written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in related field
• Knowledge of a project management information system (Example e-Builder, Buzzsaw, FNI Manager, Site Manager, etc.)
• One or more of the following certifications: DOT technical certifications, ACI I, APWA certification, Level I NICET, or ENV SWPPP (Certifications may be considered in place of experience.)

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect ongoing construction work to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications
• Prepare construction daily reports
• Support other ongoing document control processes
• Prepare for and assist with preconstruction meetings, progress checks, and conflict resolution
• Provide information to project manager/construction manager to help define the need for change orders, extra work and/or supplemental agreements
• Communicate with client, contractors, and other employees
• Read plan and specifications to be able to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• paid overtime for salaried employees
• annual bonus
• access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
• flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work
• alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED