Chicago Construction Field Specialist

Role Overview As a Construction Field Specialist at HNTB, you will provide senior-level inspection and construction field work, monitor compliance with engineering/architectural plans and specifications, supervise project staff, and serve as the interface on-site between the client, company personnel, and contractors on large and/or complex projects. What You'll Do Inspect, observe, document, and verify work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with project schedule, contract documents, and plans. Confirm procedures are followed and materials used conform to specifications. Advise the contractor superintendent of necessary actions to ensure conformance with plans, specs, and contract. Review and resolve quantity disputes with the contractor. Utilize engineering inspection practices to perform sophisticated and complicated mathematical calculations, constructability and biddability reviews, and measurements of completed work. Assist with reviews and checks of calculations for the inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, contractor labor and equipment, and quantity of material received and verified. Perform on-site material testing and assist with equipment maintenance. Assist with as-built record drawings, contract close‑out documentation, construction schedule reviews, contractor pay estimate reviews, and change order management. Attend and participate in project progress meetings as needed. Serve as a field technical subject‑matter expert and may lead daily assignments, mentor, and train employees. Perform other duties as assigned. What You'll Need Associate’s degree in Engineering, Construction Services, or related field and 10 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Services, or related field and 8 years of relevant experience; or in lieu of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience. What You'll Bring Ability to read and understand contract plans and specifications. Proficiency in performing advanced calculations. Understanding and interpretation of contractor’s schedule. Knowledge of testing requirements and procedures; ability to use testing equipment for materials testing. Expertise as a field technical subject‑matter specialist, recognizing discrepancies or errors and resolving issues. Coordination of the project within the discipline. What We Prefer 10 years of relevant experience; or in lieu of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience. Compensation Illinois pay range: $121,423.35 – $189,918.58. Nationwide pay range: $110,384.86 – $215,816.57. Actual compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, skills, and work location. Legal Notice HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate. HNTB participates in E-Verify. Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, HNTB will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr HNTB Corporation