Structures Representative

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Step Into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is seeking experienced Structures Representatives / Construction Engineers to join our team and to manage and continue expanding our successful portfolio of current and future projects in the Seattle and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities as the Structures Representative / Construction Engineer include the following:

• Manage/administer construction of bridges and structural components of transportation projects.
• Assist in inspections to verify compliance with contract plans, specifications, and special provisions on all aspects of structural construction such as bridges, foundations, walls, falsework, shoring, and drainage structures.
• Provide direction to Assistant Structures Representatives and Inspectors.
• Utilize 4 scale drawings to develop/check critical bridge grades.
• Monitor and inspect pre-stressing operations.
• Review shop drawings such as falsework, shoring, and pre-stressed concrete.
• Assist in the preparation of contract change orders, contract estimates, progress pay estimates, and other documents or reports required for the Project.
• Coordinate the sampling and testing of construction materials to monitor compliance with contract specifications.
• Monitor and track contractor progress. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineer, as well as the construction staking and material testing consultants.
• Verify that contractor is in compliance with contract documents.
• Prepare various Structures Construction Reports.
• Preparation of daily diaries and quantity sheets.
• Read and interpret plans & specifications.

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of bridge or structural construction inspection as related to major public works projects and a minimum of 6 years as a Structures Representative on major public works projects required
• B.S. Civil Engineering or related required. PE in Washington required
• Knowledge of stress analysis, structural mechanics, and strength of materials.
• Knowledge of WASHDOT construction practices and the physical characteristics and properties of various bridge construction materials including concrete.
• Experience in the following areas: foundations, pile driving, concrete prestressing, bridge deck construction, cast-in-place and MSE walls construction, falsework, and shoring.
• Ability to work independently. Ability to perform duties in the construction field office and effectively make decisions concerning construction work in progress and solving field problems.
• Ability to direct the efforts of Assistant Structures Representatives and Inspectors.
• Ability to use an automatic level and transit for the purpose of verifying line and grade.
• Thorough understanding of WASHDOTs field methods, practices, and construction office procedures.
• Proficient at reading and interpreting plans & specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written are required.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Professional approach at developing strong client relations.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $110,000 - $160,000.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.