Principal Structures Representative at Arcadis

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

315000.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Heavy Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Inspection, Contract Administration, Project Documentation, Change Order Management, CPM Schedule Review, Risk Mitigation, Engineering Calculations, Shop Drawing Review, Quality Assurance, Field Inspection, Budget Management, Technical Reporting, Professional Engineering, Highway Construction

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis seeks a Principal Structures Representative to join the team in California to perform a wide variety of professional engineering work in either an office or field setting; This work is performed on highway construction projects involving bridges, buildings, walls, barriers, drainage structures, sign structures, and appurtenances. Will work as a field engineer to ensure contractors build structures in compliance with the contract documents (Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, contract plans, and Special Provisions). Reviews the progress of the work to ensure compliance with the contract documents. This will include progressive monitoring of materials and methods used as well as inspection of the finished products before acceptance. Assure appropriate payments are made as necessary, and all project documentation is completed by departmental policies and procedures. Will also be responsible to proactively review the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and/or prepare any change orders needed to resolve conflicts and/or recommend improvements. Role Accountabilities: * Provides direction to staff to ensure complete, accurate, and timely contract records, pertaining to construction progress, job expenditures, budget programs, and work order balances, are maintained in accordance with the State and Federal regulations and laws. * Confers with contractors regarding compliance with plans and quality of work and construction activity. * Performs field inspections of contractor’s work to determine compliance with plans, specifications, special provisions, utility agreements, etc. * Prepares reports, as well as reviews and incorporates the daily inspection reports from Structures Inspectors, in documenting the Contractor’s activities. * Maintains accurate and complete project records and ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures. * Calculates and documents field quantities for payment purposes. * Documents as-built condition of constructed facility. * Performs construction and engineering inspections, and may direct subordinate inspectors. The frequency of inspections is risk-based and includes full-time, intermittent, and/or benchmark during all phases of construction. * Advise, Resident Engineer on major phases of construction activity. Reviews informational and action submittals, and shop drawings; authorizes shop drawings and action submittals when they are in compliance with the requirements of the approved plans and specifications. * Performs required calculations such as alignment, grade (elevation control), quantities of work performed, or materials placed. * Ability to perform calculations to determine stresses within the various elements of structures (e.g., beams, columns, etc.) and the contractor’s temporary works (falsework, shoring, and temporary structural supports, etc.) * Inspect materials, workmanship, and/or products. Reject such that are not in compliance with the contract documents and take appropriate action until they are brought into compliance with the requirements of the approved plans and specifications. * Identifies the need for and prepares contract-related documents for submission to the contractor. * Review CPM schedules. Identifies and mitigates project risks. * Completes a project daily diary of pertinent activities and discussions held regarding the progress of the contractor’s work and interaction with the Senior Construction Manager. Required Qualifications: * 15+ years of experience in Heavy Civil Engineering projects. * 5+ years’ experience as a Structures Representative on a State Highway System project of at least $30 million. * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. * Registration as a Professional Engineer in California. Key Skills and Abilities: * Prior experience with construction/operations on a State Highway * Valid California Class C driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications: * Caltrans experience is desirable. Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $285,000 - $315,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. #LI-BB1#LI-ONSITE #Mobility-US-Jobs #Construction

Responsibilities

The Principal Structures Representative oversees highway construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with contract documents, specifications, and safety standards. They manage project documentation, perform field inspections, calculate quantities for payment, and proactively identify necessary change orders.