At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
In the role of Construction EIT, we'll count on you to:
- Be eager to learn, ask questions, work under and receive direction and supervision from Resident Engineers, Project Managers, Sr. Construction Inspectors, and Resident Project Representatives
- Assist the Construction Manager with all facets of project execution
- Receive, issue and track RFIs, submittals and other required data
- While not otherwise involved in project-specific work, support other project and proposal efforts, including estimating, procurement and project controls, and coordinating, expediting, and tracking construction submittals
- Read, clearly understand, and interpret construction drawings
- Responsible for onsite construction administration aspects of complex small to medium projects or large routine projects related to civil infrastructure such as roads, bridges, class 1 railroad projects, and facilities projects related to buildings, water/wastewater facilities, pump stations, and pipelines
- Basic technical knowledge of Electrical and M/P systems (HVAC & Plumbing)
- Must have a solid understanding of operational requirements, safety requirements, code inspections and maintenance considerations
- Assist with the coordination of construction administrative staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and verify required response times are being met
- Technical ability to convey any potential issues during construction back to engineers of record for assistance in troubleshooting
- Monitor, record, and inspect progress on construction projects
- Compose reports with a daily log of activities, personnel, and pictures to send to clients daily
- Coordinate or conduct field materials sampling and testing, including concrete slump and air testing, casting concrete test cylinders, and performing in-place soil compaction testing
- Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, understanding contracts while performing site visits
- Support the development of Site-Specific Safety Plans verifying that Health & Safety protocols are followed
- Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
- Must be willing to travel to site-based locations as reasonably determined based on HDR needs outside of assigned area
- Work outdoors and navigate construction sites in all seasons
- Multitasking ability
- Apply and implement QA/QC procedures
- This position requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
- Licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years of construction experience
Knowledge of estimating software programs (Timberline ), scheduling software (Primavera P3 or SureTrak ), Bluebeam Revu and project management software (Prolog or Procore )
Any inspection or facilities certifications a plus
Understanding of Project Management principles
Experience using construction grade survey equipment to check, track, and confirm asset installed
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
- Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong people skills, ability to interact with the design team
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.