Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Assistant Structures Representative, ANS

Team: Transit - California

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Commitment: full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

THE WORK:

• You’ll assist the Structure Representative with various construction activities and represent the client.
• You’ll read and interpret plans, specifications, and other construction documents.
• You’ll review submittals, including shop drawings, product data, test samples, and construction work plans.
• You’ll ensure approved materials are received and properly incorporated into the project.
• You’ll monitor, coordinate, and enforce construction compliance with contract documents, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• You’ll identify non‑compliant work and take appropriate action to bring it back into compliance.
• You’ll immediately report critical issues and potential delays to your supervisor.
• You’ll monitor and document all construction equipment, personnel, and activities.
• You’ll assist the Structure Representative and Resident Engineer in documenting project progress.
• You’ll perform calculations from plans to verify the location, layout, line, and grade of various elements.
• You’ll respond to Contractor Requests for Information (RFIs).
• You’ll ensure all changes and modifications are noted on the final plans.
• You’ll facilitate safety meetings and other team meetings.
• You’ll communicate and coordinate effectively with contractors, agencies, clients, and regulatory entities, including activities such as sampling/testing construction materials and construction staking/surveying.
• You’ll perform constructability reviews of contract design plans.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience on public works or transportation projects, with at 5+ years of experience in structural work.
• Working knowledge of Caltrans Bridge Construction procedures, Standard Specifications, and relevant manuals (e.g., Falsework Manual).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam; familiarity with structure-specific forms and templates a plus.
• Valid California driver’s license and ability to work on active construction sites.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• EIT certification or on track for PE license
• Experience with cast-in-place post-tensioned box girder bridge construction, falsework, temporary shoring, and retaining walls
• Caltrans Structure Rep training or familiarity with METS processes
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification
• Experience with alternate delivery methods such as CMGC