Transportation Field Representative
About the job
- A Construction Management degree or a high school diploma with equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in transportation construction inspection or a related field.
- Familiarity with erosion, sedimentation, and pollution control; CEPCI certification is a plus.
- Knowledge of roadway construction, utility installation, and earthwork.
- Ability to read and interpret project plans and specifications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to produce accurate digital reports and quantity calculations.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize workflow.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Perform construction inspection services for transportation projects, including utilities, drainage, grading, and pavement construction.
- Serve as a liaison between the client, project manager, and contractor.
- Assist project managers in administering construction contracts.
- Maintain daily job logs and remain familiar with project plans and specifications.
- Visit project sites to inspect conditions and monitor construction progress.
- Prepare project-related correspondence and digital reports.
- Attend and participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Assist in organizing and conducting job progress meetings.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on project execution.
- Manage time to meet project deadlines and client expectations.
- Support resolution of project-related issues with guidance from senior staff.
- Experience with asphalt and concrete paving inspection.
- Experience with roadway and earthwork construction observation.
About the company
Thomas & Hutton is an engineering and planning consultancy that helps public agencies and private clients develop land and infrastructure across the Southeast. Its services include civil and environmental engineering, water and wastewater systems, transportation, structural and marine engineering, surveying, land planning, and geographic information systems. Teams evaluate sites, prepare plans, support permitting, and provide construction administration for residential, commercial, industrial, and public projects. The firm brings engineers, surveyors, planners, and design specialists together to address technical and community requirements. Founded in 1946, Thomas & Hutton is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Savannah, GA
Founded
1946
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What believers are saying
- One office role keeps Friday afternoons free: the Nashville administrative schedule ends before noon.
- Interns learn directly from practitioners: its Chamblee civil-design internship offers mentorship from experienced engineers and designers.
- An organized volunteer program supports community involvement: T&H Helping Hands connects employees with nonprofit service projects.
What critics are saying
- Internship applicants need existing work authorization: the advertised Chamblee placement does not provide sponsorship.
- Survey fieldwork is physically demanding: its Durham instrument-operator role requires varied-terrain walking and lifting up to 75 pounds.
- Field schedules extend when needed: the same survey role starts at 6:30 a.m. and requires willingness to work overtime.
What makes Thomas & Hutton unique
- Ownership stays with employees: its current recruiting materials describe Thomas & Hutton as a private employee-owned firm.
- Its GIS team built a mapping platform: Latapult centralizes parcel, environmental, demographic, geospatial, and topographic information.
- Engineering extends into funding support: the firm prepares technical reports for grant applications and tracks post-award compliance.
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