Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
In the role of Construction EIT, we'll count on you to
Assist the Construction Manager with all facets of project execution
Assist with the administration of one or multiple construction projects as an owner representative
Assist with identifying and resolving design and construction issues in the field.
Conduct meetings with client and general contractor.
Work directly with the client and contractor to meet the needs of the project.
Communicate with the project team and client throughout the project.
Oversee the Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs on a project.
Present job progress and issues in meetings with the client.
Prepare daily reports for each individual project.
Review and provide recommendations on contractors' CPM baseline construction schedules and schedule updates.
Review contractor submittals and respond to contractor inquiries, ensuring that contract specifications are met.
Coordinate with others to obtain responses to requests for information and other submittals from contractors and keeps a log of such requests.
Reviews pay documents and processes pay documents for payment.
Determines change order impacts and negotiates with contractors to achieve fair and reasonable cost and time settlements.
Prepare change orders including justification, independent cost estimates, and design documentation.
Perform other engineering and construction management functions as assigned.
Communicate regularly with PM, HDR field staff, and clients.
Travel to projects throughout Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Montana may be required.
Read, clearly understand and interpret construction drawings
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years of construction experience
Knowledge of estimating software programs (Timberline ), scheduling software (Primavera P3 or SureTrak ), Bluebeam Revu and project management software (Prolog or Procore )
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong people skills, ability to interact with the design team
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
- Our Commitment
- As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
