HDR

Construction

ConstructionFieldEngineer

$102–146k Los Angeles, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Construction Field Engineer at HDR. Skills: Roadway construction, Structures construction, Contract administration. Support roadway construction oversight. Support utilities construction oversight”

Industry & Context.

Construction
Problems you'll solve

Solving field problems; Solving office problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years construction experience, Knowledge of construction practices, Knowledge of highway and bridge construction inspection, Ability to perform calculations, Ability to work independently, Ability to make minor decisions, Ability to use Microsoft Word, Ability to use Microsoft Teams, Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Ability to review CPM baseline schedule, Experience with similar construction projects

Nice to Have

Experience with Claim Digger, Experience with other claims analysis software

What You'll Do.

Support roadway construction oversight

Support utilities construction oversight

Support structural construction oversight

Provide contract administration support

Coordinate with contractors

Coordinate with stakeholders

Coordinate with utilities

Coordinate with 3rd parties

Ensure compliance with plans

Ensure compliance with specifications

Maintain project documentation

Support quality assurance

Support safety protocols

Assist Structures Representative

Perform structures construction engineering

Perform structures inspection

Perform structures documentation

Perform structures coordination

Verify construction activities

Verify contractor operations

Prepare inspection checklists

Maintain inspection checklists

Prepare field checklists

Maintain field checklists

Prepare material sampling checklists

Maintain material sampling checklists

Prepare source inspection checklists

Maintain source inspection checklists

Verify materials conform

Verify methods conform

Verify workmanship conform

Prepare project records

Maintain project records

Prepare as-built documentation

Develop as-built documentation

Maintain field records

Review Field Directives

Process Field Directives

Review change notices

Process change notices

Process change orders

Prepare Area Shutdown Request

Prepare Utility Shutdown Request

Prepare LAWA Impact Request

Prepare Caltrans Lane closure requests

Monitor contractor progress

Participate in schedule reviews

Participate in look-ahead coordination

Support jobsite safety enforcement

Support traffic control enforcement

Support environmental compliance

Support MMRP compliance

Support SWPPP requirements

Monitor temporary structures operations

Develop 4-scale drawings

Develop elevation sheets

Coordinate materials sampling

Coordinate materials testing

Communicate with LAWA Resident Engineer

Communicate with Structures Representative

Communicate with contractor personnel

Communicate with agency stakeholders

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with contractors; Coordinate with stakeholders; Coordinate with utilities; Coordinate with 3rd parties; Coordinate with LAWA Labs; Coordinate with LA BCA; Coordinate with Caltrans METS; Communicate with LAWA; Communicate with Resident Engineer; Communicate with Structures Representative; Communicate with contractor personnel; Communicate with agency stakeholders

Process & Methodology

CPM schedule review, Schedule updates, Schedule revisions

Full Job Description

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? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'  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.   HDR 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.   The Construction Field Engineer – Roadway / Structures supports 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. This role also involves assisting the Structures Representative with contract administration, structures con

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