HDR
Los Angeles, California

Construction Field Engineer

$102,000 - $146,000/yrPosted 2 days ago

Job details

Location
Los Angeles, California
Compensation
$102,000 - $146,000/yr
Posted
2 days ago
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hdr.taleo.net

About this role

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAt 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?%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWatch Our Story:%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%27 https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EEach 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.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv class=%22ExternalClass0CEAD870AD0E40B59B14154E0BD4A59A%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cp style=%22color:#333333;font-family:%27Whitney A%27;font-size:10.5pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EHDR is providing PM/CM services for the Los Angeles World Airports ATMP Landside Improvements Project. The project will deliver critical improvements to the roadways, streets, and thoroughfares in and around the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) campus. HDR will assist with the management of projects throughout the design, preconstruction, and construction phases, from inception to closeout. HDR is proud to lead a strong team of world-class professionals to sculpt this project that is a key part of the infrastructure transformation ahead of the 2028 Olympics and will serve millions of travelers and Angelenos for decades to come.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:12.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EThe %3C/span%3E%3Cstrong%3EConstruction Field Engineer – Roadway / Structures %3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3Esupports the roadway, utilities and structural construction oversight on transportation and public infrastructure projects. This role involves contract administration support, construction engineering, and coordinating with contractors, coordinating with stakeholders (LAWA, Caltrans and City of LA Departments), coordinating with utilities and 3rd parties, ensuring compliance with project plans and specifications, maintaining thorough project documentation, and supporting quality assurance and safety protocols on site.%3C/span%3E %3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EThis role also involves assisting the Structures Representative with contract administration, structures construction engineering, inspection, documentation, and coordination for bridge, retaining wall, falsework, and other structural components, ensuring compliance with Project standards and project specifications.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKey Responsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ECoordinate and support LAWA Construction Inspection Division and City of LA with daily field inspections to verify construction activities that follow approved plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Caltrans, local agency standards, utility agreements etc.)%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ECoordinate and support LAWA Construction Inspection Division and City of LA with daily field inspections to verify contractor operations related to structural components, including cast-in-place concrete, structural steel, falsework/temporary works, precast elements, post-tensioning, and CIDH Pile Construction.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPrepare and maintain checklists for structures inspections, field material sampling and testing, source inspections in accordance with project plans, specifications, and contract documents.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAssist LAWA Construction Inspection Division and City of LA in verifying that materials, methods, and workmanship conform to contract documents, Caltrans Standard Specifications, and the Caltrans Bridge Construction Records and Procedures (BCRP) manual.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPrepare and maintain project records, including conformed set of plans and specifications, daily reports, quantity calculations, photos, develop punch-lists and as-built documentation.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMaintain detailed field records including daily reports, quantity calculations, inspection logs, and photographic documentation, develop punch-lists and as-built documentation.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAssist with the review and processing of submittals, RFIs, Field Directives, request for task orders, change notices and change orders.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAssist in the review and preparation of LAWA’s Area Shutdown Request (ASR), Utility Shutdown Request (USR), LAWA Impact request (LIR), Caltrans Lane closure requests.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMonitor contractor progress and participate in schedule reviews and look-ahead coordination.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ESupport enforcement of jobsite safety, traffic control, environmental / MMRP compliance, and SWPPP requirements.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMonitor temporary structures operations for conformance with approved falsework plans, erection plans, temporary shoring and other temporary works working drawings.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EDevelop 4-scale drawings, grade / elevation sheets for various elements of CIP Post-Tension Box Girder Bridge and verify the grades for various elements of the structures in the field using basic surveying principals and tools.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ECoordinate materials sampling and testing with LAWA Labs, LA BCA, Caltrans METS or other QA entities.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ECommunicate with the LAWA, Resident Engineer, Structures Representative, contractor personnel, and agency stakeholders to resolve field issues.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAssist with punchlists, closeout documentation, and final reports for structural work.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAble to be flexible and workdays, nights, and/or weekends in heavy construction at elevated heights, if needed.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Ch1 style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E#LI-JF1%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EKeywords: Construction Field Engineer, Construction Management, Field Engineer%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EMinimum 4 years Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or relevant field.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPE License in the State of California is preferred.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EMinimum of 5 years of relevant construction inspection and management experience on similar highway and bridge construction projects.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMinimum of 5 years of relevant construction inspection and management experience on similar construction projects involving bridges, retaining walls, sound walls, barriers, drainage structures, sign structures, and other structures.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EKnowledge of construction practices, physical characteristics and properties of highway and bridge construction inspection, and the approved methods and equipment used in performing physical inspections.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAbility to perform calculations such as grade, deflection, stress, alignment. Ability to perform calculations to check the various elements of structures (i.e. beams, columns, etc.) as used in contractor%27s temporary work.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAssist in reviewing false work plans, shoring plans, demolition plans, concrete mix designs and other submittals provided by the contractors as required by the contract documents.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAbility to work independently and perform inspection duties in the construction field office.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAbility to effectively make minor decisions concerning work in progress and solving field and office problems.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAbility to use typical computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook, and Excel.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAbility and experience with review of Critical Path Method (CPM) baseline schedule including updates and revisions. Ability to run Claim Digger or other available software to detect changes to the CPM schedule for Claims analysis purposes.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAssist in the response to potential claims filed by the contractor and preparation of documentation for contract claims and claim reports.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience
  • A minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects
  • Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction
  • Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents
  • Must be able to work in a team environment
  • Must be computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  • Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position


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.

About HDR

HDR
Los Angeles, California