Construction Specialist

Hargrove is seeking a Construction Specialist to join our team on-site in Memphis, TN.

The Construction Specialist

is responsible for managing the day-to-day interface between the Contractors and the Project Team. Manages assignment with minimal leadership involvement or assistance.

Assumes leadership monitoring and reporting for assigned tasks. Develops awareness of contractors and types of work. Ensures proper auditing in all aspects of work and safety.

Responsible for communications with contractors.

This candidate would work under the direction of the client’s Contact Administrator (CA) or the client’s Construction Manager (CM).

The responsibilities are, but not limited to the following :

• Manages and monitors assigned construction activities.
• Responsible and accountable for contractor safety, productivity, quality, and schedule on assigned projects. Ensuring that the contractors are following the site environmental and safety rules with emphasis on the lifesaving rules.

A clear understands of basic contract administration principles.

• Coordinates with plant operations and plant maintenance to assure that it is safe to proceed with the construction efforts.
• Issues and coordinates permits to assigned contractors. The Unit Operator will approve and sign off on the permits.
• Reviews and understands the Engineering Design Packages, Scope of Work, and Schedule. Ensures that Contractors are in compliance with the project’s requirements.
• Conducts and participates in safety audits, safety meetings and site safety programs
• Follow through with RFI’s and Change Orders.
• Participates with reviewing the construction schedule to monitor construction progress.
• Reviews and approves contractor’s invoices and confirms the receipt of goods and services
• Approves time sheets for time and material contracts
• Maintains the project punch lists to ensure the timely completion of the projects and for adherence to the project scope of work
• Coordinates the project turnover documents and ensures that changes and updates are properly documented. Makes sure that the changes are properly Red Lined on the drawings,
• Participates with project closeout, post project critiques and contractor evaluations

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
• 5 years of industrial construction experience in manufacturing facilities.
• 5 years of interfacing with contractors and safety.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft software applications including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Project, and SharePoint.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays. Scheduled and on short notice.
• Willing and able to climb stairs and ladders
• Willing to work from heights including towers, scaffolding and platforms.
• Able to prioritize work based on project needs

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA Regulations knowledge OSHA 30 certificate
• First Aid CPR AED Certified
• Leadership and Safety experience

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