Construction Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Let’s Do great things—Together

At Shive-Hattery, we believe great design starts with great people. We’re a full-service architecture and engineering firm with a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and putting people first, our clients and each other. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you’ll feel at home here.

Why This Role Matters

As a Construction Representative with 5+ years of experience you’ll play a key role in supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference—from concept through completion. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates, contribute your expertise, and help us deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for those we serve. This opportunity is a Full-Time HOURLY position. 

What You’ll Do 

• Perform hands-on, real-world work on various civil, and building projects located throughout the area.
• Attending pre-construction and project progress meetings where necessary
• Evaluating plans and specifications for construction projects to ensure conformance with regulation
• Conducting field inspections to document and measure daily quantities of installed materials
• Issuing of violation notices and stop-work orders where structures and materials do not comply with regulations
• Referring deviations and disagreements to engineers for clarification
• Maintaining records of documentation and keep a detailed daily work log
• Assisting engineers and contractors with inquiries
• Preparing project specific reports, DOT forms, and/or daily observation reports
• Communicating with project managers, clients, and contractors regarding project specifications and testing results
• Attending close-out meetings of construction projects
• Coordinating with testing technicians to ensure all required field tests are performed
• Assisting testing team by conducting field and laboratory tests on materials to measure compliance with regulations
• You will conduct field inspections, interpret plans and specifications, and assist with construction testing
• Project types will consist primarily of infrastructure related projects including roads, trails, pedestrian improvements, stormwater, and sanitary sewer projects

You don’t need to check every box to succeed here. If your experience aligns with many of the items below and you’re excited about the work we do, we encourage you to apply

• Associates Degree from Technical School in Construction Technology or 5+ years of construction experience in lieu of degree
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift 25+ pounds
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Contract administration and/or construction observation experience on Iowa DOT projects would be advantageous but not required.

What will make you stand out 

• Ability to identify discrepancies in the field
• Strong communication with contractors and project teams
• Consistency in documentation and reporting

Our Commitment to You

Great work happens when you feel secure in your future, confident in your support, and trusted to grow. That’s why our benefits support your health, financial stability, and life beyond work — including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) retirement savings, disability protection, wellness incentives, and flexibility. When we succeed, you share in that success. Guided by truth, trust, mentoring, and care, we’re committed to helping you build a lasting career.

Who We Are

Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States. Here, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated design solutions for clients across industries. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects guided by our principle to design what matters and make our world a better place. You’re looking to build something great. So are we.

Shive-Hattery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

This position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery office locations or to meet with clients. A full clean driver’s license is required. The role involves sitting, standing, and working at a computer for extended periods. May also require lifting light to medium weight objects of up to 50 lbs., the wearing of PPE and navigating active construction sites . Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. 

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

If this role sounds like a fit for your skills and interests, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us design what matters to make the world a better place. Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration. If you are unable to submit your portfolio due to size constraints, please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter. 

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:

To protect the interests of all parties, Shive-Hattery and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Shive-Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form.