• Assist in inspecting and reviewing projects during construction, monitoring conformance with plans, specifications, and other codes and regulations
• Assist in monitoring the progress of construction activities, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality standards are met
• Prepare daily reports of construction progress
• Inspect installation and placement of asphalt, run density tests, and calculate quantities and costs
• Inspect installation of construction features, measures dimensions, and calculate quantities
• Examine construction materials, checking to see if they meet specifications
• Tabulate monthly quantities for use in determining contractors' monthly payment estimates
• Assist with office work such as plotting cross-sections and computing earthwork quantities
• Drive company (or personal) vehicle to job sites
• Notifying all parties of issues that impact critical path schedule
• Conducting and coordinating project closeout documentation

Skills: Project Inspection, Construction Monitoring, Progress Reporting, Asphalt Inspection, Construction Feature Inspection, Material Examination, Quantity Calculation, Schedule Notification

• Review and supervise contractors' shop drawings, material submittals, method statements
• Observing and documenting work in progress for conformance with plans and specifications
• Play a lead role in observing and reporting on site non-compliances to ensure excellent site safety and quality management
• Liaise and coordinate with the other multi-discipline project teams including clients and external bodies
• Assist with the processing of progress pay requests and making appropriate recommendations to client on payment issues
• Providing appropriate responses and/or recommendations on construction issues
• Collaborating with engineering staff on technical matters
• Provide general construction observation to ensure contractor compliance to the contract documents.
• Work under general supervision of a Senior Resident Project Representative, Field Services Manager or Project Manager.
• Base work out of the Quad Cities area and be flexible to project location.
• Estimate cost of changes, negotiate costs with contractors, and recommend acceptance to the Project Manager.

Skills: Shop Drawing Review, Work Documentation, Site Non-Compliance Reporting, Team Coordination, Payment Request Processing, Construction Issue Resolution, Technical Collaboration, Contractor Compliance Observation

• Liaise with client representatives to administer the construction
• Take full responsibility for CA deliverables and monitor them as per the Consultant agreement
• Interpret and analyze contractor’s critical path (schedule)
• Negotiate Price agreements, change orders, claims and work directives for all work that is not covered in the contract documentation
• Ensure contractor adheres to contract requirements e.g. legal, environmental, construction standards, protection of wildlife, etc.
• Perform and/or supervise quality assurance (QA) acceptance and inspection of construction
• Identification, documentation and assessment for rating of deficiencies (deviations from Contractor’s Quality Control Process and or project standards) in the contractor’s work
• Maintain detailed daily diaries of contractor’s work, contract progress and inspection milestones
• Ensure inspection tasks are completed and recorded in a prompt and accurate manner
• Ensure approved construction materials are used and acquired from approved sources and a record is kept of such materials
• Be a company representative and act on behalf of the company
• Travel and work on contracts throughout NS

Skills: Client Liaison, CA Deliverable Monitoring, Schedule Analysis, Price Negotiation, Contract Adherence, QA Inspection, Deficiency Assessment, Daily Diary Maintenance

• Working safely in conformance with GHD’s Behaviour-Based Safety culture and in conformance with all safety requirements of the railway
• Completing day-to-day inspections of railway construction including constructing new rail, bridge repairs or replacements, signal upgrades, and new station construction by client terms of reference and manuals
• Making payment recommendations to Contract Administrator and client staff
• Daily completion of project records/diary entries
• Monitoring contractor work for compliance with contract specifications
• Monitoring contractor work for compliance with applicable safety and environmental legislation
• Taking action, in consultation with Contract Administrator and by contract requirements, when non-conformances are observed
• Use of GHD or Railway’s Web-Based Contract Management System on assignments
• Making recommendations / proposing solutions for emerging project issues
• Work with the Project Manager to provide contract interpretations, write and issue field orders, initiate change proposals for design team review and approval
• Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and sub-consultants.

Skills: Safety Compliance, Railway Construction Inspection, Payment Recommendations, Project Record Maintenance, Contractor Compliance Monitoring, Non-Conformance Action, Contract Management System Use, Issue Resolution

• Perform observations and inspections of in-progress civil construction work related to mass earthwork, railroad construction, bridge and structures, and other civil improvements.
• Inspect and document that project is constructed in conformance with plans and specifications
• Identify discrepancies where they exist, prepare and distribute daily and weekly field reports.
• Maintain accurate daily records of work performed, for project tracking and construction progress payments.
• Ensure quality control testing is performed at specific intervals and results meet or exceed the project requirements.
• Communicate effectively with Contractors, Owners, Construction Managers, or Engineering Staff.
• Communicate construction issues through the Resident Engineer, and collaborate with multiple parties to resolve issues during construction.
• Coordinate and facilitate construction meetings with the Resident Engineer.
• Ensure that all required tests and inspections have been performed leading up to critical activity points
• Maintains fluid two-way communication with the Critical Activity Point Manager about field-related issues, questions related to testing, and COC completion
• Acts with integrity and effectively communicates with all project team members and stakeholders

Skills: Civil Construction Inspection, Project Conformance Documentation, Discrepancy Identification, Daily Record Maintenance, Quality Control Testing, Contractor Communication, Issue Resolution, Construction Meeting Coordination

• Ability to prepare and interpret sketches, drawings, and other similar material.
• Ability to take initiative in planning tasks and in coordinating with other members of the project team, obtaining and sharing necessary information.
• Strong organizational skills and understanding of task assignments and schedules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to cordially communicate with members of the public to provide information updates and relay public concerns or inquiries for additional information.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team and independently.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Working knowledge of critical path method scheduling.
• Driven to continue learning new applications, concepts, and techniques to improve their work capabilities, knowledge, and performance.
• Experience with the FDOT or underground utility construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications: BS in Civil Engineering with 5 years of Experience

• Construction or construction inspection experience.
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written communication skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Have an attitude and commitment to being an active participant in the employee-owned culture
• Some demonstrated experience in construction inspection
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work positively and collaboratively with coworkers, managers, contractors, and the public.
• Experience interacting directly with contractor personnel when enforcing provisions of a construction contract.
• Ability to work independently or on a team.
• Experience working with/on a construction survey crew.

Qualifications: BS in Construction Management with 4 years of Experience

• Experience in construction and/or civil engineering.
• Skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft SharePoint.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written 
• Ability to work independently and within a diverse team representing Arcadis and/or the client Agencies in interactions with the client, local agencies, and the community.
• Proficient at reading and understanding design plans, specifications, and shop drawing submittals.
• Keen attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Capital Contract Supervision Oversight
• Construction/Restoration Oversight
• OSHA 10 Certification and EIT Certification
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule inspection work

Qualifications: BS in Construction Management with 5 years of Experience

• Experience with an emphasis on the construction phase of projects
• Civil Engineering Diploma from an accredited college
• Have experience administering transportation and municipal construction projects or similar types of work about road and municipal infrastructure construction
• Sound knowledge of municipal design standards, Standard Specifications for Municipal Services, and methods associated with transportation and municipal infrastructure construction
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant Laws and Regulations (Environmental, Health and Safety, etc.) and their application in construction contracts
• Knowledge and skill in interpreting and applying construction practices, procedures, and quality assurance techniques
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D would be an asset
• Experience with construction surveying (total station and GPS)
• Experience with local and state government contracting terms and procedures
• Prior experience with an engineering firm
• Experience with Construction/Program Management services contracts
• Experience working in the QA/QC field
• Ability to read and understand structural engineering drawings

Qualifications: BS in Structural Engineering with 3 years of Experience

• Experience in construction involving multiple phases of large-scale building/rehabilitation projects
• Have inspection sampling/testing experience
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Prior experience inspecting for reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, masonry, sprayed fire-resistant materials, soils, or wood
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certification for Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade I or its equivalent as determined by D&C
• Work will require access to secure facilities and employment will be dependent on clearing a criminal background check
• Willing and able to drive to client sites
• Prior experience with Construction / Program Management services contracts
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Must complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• Knowledge of Caltrans procedures is desirable
• Knowledge and experience with the Design Build Delivery Method
• Knowledge and experience with Construction Oversight

Qualifications: BS in Construction Engineering with 7 years of Experience