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.

Arcadis is growing!  Arcadis is seeking a Construction Field Representative to join our  Education Architecture group in the Houston, Texas office.  This role sits within the Global Architecture & Urbanism Division which combines the expertise of IBI’s Buildings and Placemaking practice, our Places’ capabilities, and CRTKL’s multi-sector design leadership to offer a diverse range of solutions focusing on human-centric design, sustainability, and technology. The successful candidate will review construction documents and communicate effectively with the project team. The role involves independent scheduling, frequent communication with supervisors and stakeholders, and verifying General Contractor adherence to contractual obligations. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Navigate through construction documents for a project to acquire answers and locate possible future issues. Willingness to inform Architect of answers required.
• Performing document reviews during the construction document phase, if requested.
• Understand and execute the Owner/Architect contract agreement.
• Independently schedule their day without interaction with supervisor.
• Frequently communicate with supervisor and project team (Client, Architect, Engineers/Consultants, and the contractor) and professionally represent Arcadis at Client, Contractor and/or Arcadis functions.
• Coordinate Arcadis and Client consultants as needed.
• Lead trade start-up meetings and ensure required consultants are present at the meeting.
• Stay informed of the project’s daily activities and weekly schedules.
• Review all items prior to cover to ensure contract compliance
  • This includes structural concrete, exterior wall cavities, interior wall framing, and above-ceiling reviews.
    • Additionally, coordinating the responsible consultants for all cover reviews.
• Review the General Contractor’s pay application monthly to ensure the percentages required align with the project's actual progress.
• Reviews the General Contractor punch list, making any necessary additions in conjunction with the consultants, then coordinate approval
• Answer field-related questions from the General Contractor pertaining to the contract documents.
• Prior to commencement and throughout the scheduled work, the field representative shall verify that the General Contractor is maintaining and keeping current record drawings at the project site that incorporate all changes made during construction, including addendums and changes issued by the Architect.
• The field representative will not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, contractor compliance with safety programs or procedures associated with the General Contractor’s execution of the scheduled work as outlined in the General Conditions for the project.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and strong interpersonal skills.
• Be detail oriented.
• Can work independently.
• Has strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Is trustworthy, dependable, and self-motivated.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

This person must be able to work outside of normal business hours to attend early morning meetings and concrete pours. Additionally, they must be willing and able to climb ladders and/or scaffolding, as well as be able to be on one’s feet for extended periods of time (hours).

Qualifications and Experience:

• 7+ years in the construction industry
• Experience reading and understanding construction documents
• General computer knowledge to complete administrative tasks

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:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women’s Network, and Diversity & Inclusion Council. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 

We request applicants submit a RESUME highlighting relevant work experience; please limit PDF files to 10MB. For design related roles, we also require a portfolio to review.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of Arcadis selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer (as applicable under state law). These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence, drug testing and driver’s license record. 

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000/year.

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