Construction Representative/Inspector
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- At least 5 years of relevant construction-field experience serving as a construction representative or inspector is required.
- A valid and active driver's license is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Observe and inspect ongoing construction work to ensure it complies with plans and specifications.
- Prepare construction daily reports.
- Support ongoing document-control processes.
- Prepare for and assist with preconstruction meetings, progress checks, and conflict resolution.
- Provide information to the project manager or construction manager to help define the need for change orders, extra work, or supplemental agreements.
- Communicate with clients, contractors, and other employees.
- Read plans and specifications to verify that construction complies with them.
- An associate degree in a related field is preferred.
- Knowledge of a project management information system such as e-Builder, Buzzsaw, FNI Manager, or Site Manager is preferred.
- One or more certifications are preferred: DOT technical certifications, ACI I, APWA certification, Level I NICET, or ENV SWPPP. Certifications may be considered in place of experience.
About the company
Freese and Nichols is an engineering, planning and consulting firm that develops infrastructure projects for public and private clients across the United States. Its work covers water supply, water and wastewater systems, transportation, flood resilience and the built environment. The firm combines engineering with architecture, urban planning, environmental science and construction management to support projects from early studies through delivery. It also advises infrastructure owners on asset management, financial strategies and the use of data in operating their systems. Founded in 1894, Freese and Nichols is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, United States.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Fort Worth, TX
Founded
1894
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What believers are saying
- Further study receives funding: its tuition programme reimburses college tuition, fees and required books up to $15,000.
- Parental leave covers different caregivers: its policy specifies four paid weeks for primary caregivers and two for secondary caregivers.
- Learning has an internal university: Freese and Nichols University teaches topics from presentation skills to 3D modelling.
What critics are saying
- Licensure is required promptly: hydraulic modelers need a PE licence or a passed exam with licensure obtainable within a year.
- Hybrid schedules retain in-person time: the transportation-inspector posting describes remote work for up to 40% of the schedule.
- Field science is physically demanding: the Oklahoma role includes inclement weather, strenuous conditions and lifting more than 50 pounds.
What makes Freese and Nichols unique
- Ownership stays with employees: the firm explicitly describes itself as employee-owned and privately held.
- Construction oversight uses dedicated platforms: its Oklahoma City inspector vacancy requires proficiency in systems such as FNI Manager.
- Environmental work includes contaminated land: its scientist vacancy covers subsurface investigations and risk-based environmental cleanups.
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