McGill is a civil engineering firm fostering long-term relationships with the communities that we serve in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia since 1984. We pride ourselves on transforming the communities where we live and work and our employees are critical to our success. Compensation, benefits, and paid time off help our employees maintain a healthy work/life balance and we are proud to offer flexible and hybrid schedules, competitive salary and bonuses, and a generous benefit package.

Requirements

As a Construction Specialist / Construction Field Representative, you will oversee and observe the construction phase of a project and document the contractor’s adherence to the construction contract. Projects include civil / site projects, water line, sewer line, treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, and asset inventory and assessment.

• Responsible for properly documenting daily construction activities during each site visit and making sure that each observation report is accurate, complete, and properly filed for each project.
• Communicates with Construction Administrator, contractors and clients to keep each advised of the progress of construction.
• Observes significant, multiple, and simultaneous construction projects.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of construction contract documents, including front end documents, general conditions including modified and supplemental versions, and technical specifications.
• Becomes thoroughly familiar with the technical plans and specifications for each construction project assigned and understands deviations from construction documents.
• Addresses inquiries and complaints from residents or other parties affected by construction activities.
• Assists in quality control procedures including documentation, correspondence, and proper project close-out pursuant to established procedures.
• Assists in post construction services pursuant to established procedures and construction contract documents.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 2 years of related experience or a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe).
• Must be able to accurately read and comprehend construction plans; keep accurate and complete records documenting daily construction activities; have strong time management and organizational skills; be able to observe significant, multiple, and simultaneous construction projects; have strong mathematical aptitude and be able to verify and check contract quantities / costs as related to contractor pay applications; be able to scale and measure distances accurately.
• Knowledge of construction contract documents, including front end documents, general conditions, and technical specifications highly preferred.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all parties associated with construction activities.
• Valid driver's license.

McGill Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We conduct pre-employment drug screens and background, credit, and motor vehicle checks in accordance with federal and state statutes. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. All McGill Associate’s facilities comply with the American with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing and/or speech impairments may contact McGill Associates by dialing 711 to access the State Relay Service for TTY/TDD. Candidates with limited English proficiency may discuss employment opportunities with the help of an interpreter by calling 828.252.0575.