Structures Representative

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Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain Americas infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Kleinfelder Construction Services is seeking experienced Structures Representatives to join our Construction Management team and to manage and continue expanding our successful portfolio of current and future projects in Southern California (Los Angeles County Orange County Inland Empire).

Responsibilities as the Structures Representative include the following:

• Manage/administer construction of bridges and structural components of transportation projects.
• Assist in inspections to verify compliance with contract plans specifications and special provisions on all aspects of structural construction such as bridges foundations walls falsework shoring and drainage structures.
• Provide direction to Assistant Structures Representatives and Inspectors.
• Utilize 4 scale drawings to develop/check critical bridge grades.
• Monitor and inspect pre-stressing operations.
• Review shop drawings such as falsework shoring and pre-stressed concrete.
• Assist in the preparation of contract change orders contract estimates progress pay estimates and other documents or reports required for the Project.
• Coordinate the sampling and testing of construction materials to monitor compliance with contract specifications.
• Monitor and track contractor progress. Prepare daily weekly and monthly reports as required.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineer as well as the construction staking and material testing consultants.
• Verify that contractor is in compliance with contract documents.
• Prepare various Structures Construction Reports.
• Preparation of daily diaries and quantity sheets.
• Read and interpret plans & specifications.

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of bridge or structural construction inspection as related to major public works projects and a minimum of 6 years as a Structures Representative on major public works projects required
• B.S. Civil Engineering or related required. PE in California required
• Specific project experiencewith Caltrans OCTA SBCTA TCA and/or other southern California municipalities very desirable
• Knowledge of stress analysis structural mechanics and strength of materials.
• Knowledge of Caltrans construction practices and the physical characteristics and properties of various bridge construction materials including concrete.
• Experience in the following areas: foundations pile driving concrete prestressing bridge deck construction cast-in-place and MSE walls construction falsework and shoring.
• Ability to work independently. Ability to perform duties in the construction field office and effectively make decisions concerning construction work in progress and solving field problems.
• Ability to direct the efforts of Assistant Structures Representatives and Inspectors.
• Ability to use an automatic level and transit for the purpose of verifying line and grade.
• Thorough understanding of Caltrans field methods practices and construction office procedures.
• Proficient at reading and interpreting plans & specifications.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written are required.
• Excellent organization and problem solving skills are essential.
• Professional approach at developing strong client relations.

Following an offer candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials a motor vehicle report (MVR) and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive cross-disciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problem-solvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 110 offices in the US Canada and great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.

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Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) plan and paid holidays.The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range:$180000 - $240000.

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

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