New Grad Construction Rep I

About This Role

This role involves construction inspection and materials testing for large highway and bridge projects in Wisconsin, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. The Construction Rep I will maintain daily logs, review discrepancies, and collaborate with the team and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform office management engineer work including preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and tracking RFIs, submittals, and pay estimates.
• Assist with construction fieldwork tasks to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Coordinate and schedule quality control inspections.
• Observe on-site material testing and coordinate testing and monitoring services.
• Perform mathematical calculations for material quantity payments.
• Perform basic shop drawing review and ensure procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, identifying discrepancies or conflicts.
• Review contractor’s daily construction reports for accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency.
• Document project progress using video and photos, and prepare reports.
• Consult with Resident Engineer on work progress and construction problems, recommending solutions and assisting in issue resolution.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
• Ability to recognize, document, and escalate field issues
• Ability to calculate pay quantities
• Understanding of change conditions
• Basic math skills
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and other computer skills
• Basic understanding of document control for project documentation

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in relevant field or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 2 years relevant experience with an Associate's degree, or new graduate with a Bachelor's degree.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge and experience with WisDOT highway and bridge construction
• WisDOT Highway Technician Certification Program credentials

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits