The Senior Construction Specialist provides expertise for the development of bid packages, work processes, methods, specifications, documents and field support on construction projects. The position will encompass all Construction Disciplines.
Requirements
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with Company and regulatory requirements, maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance, and professional conduct.
- Provide construction input during project development, including EH&S requirements, permitting needs, constructability considerations, and identification of long-lead materials.
- Support engineering package development through review of scoping documents, field walks, and design packages to confirm accuracy and constructability.
- Coordinate field investigations (surveys, subsurface reviews, test pits, and sampling) in collaboration with Inspectors and project stakeholders.
- Lead constructability reviews of 100% design packages and support evaluation of engineering estimates and project appropriations.
- Develop and maintain high-level construction schedules and identify cross-functional impacts with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support review of Engineering estimate and final appropriation with Construction Manager & project team.
- Develop high level Construction Milestone schedule, to be included in overall project schedule and in support of project management.
- Prepare and manage bid packages, including funding validation, special conditions, contract requirements, and coordination of bid activities (walkdowns, Q&A, and pre-award meetings).
- Support contract administration by assisting with RFIs, submittals, scope clarifications, and review of change orders for cost and schedule impacts.
- Monitor and report project performance, including cash flow, forecasts, cost tracking, accruals, and status updates in coordination with project teams.
- Provide guidance on schedule management, progress tracking, and closeout requirements, including punch lists, permits, commissioning, and turnover.
- Conduct regular field visits, support job briefings, verify reporting accuracy, and coordinate with contractors, agencies, and the public as needed.
- Mentor and support Inspectors and CCIs, ensuring understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and adherence to company procedures and policies.
Benefits
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
