Event Specialist

Duties:
• Successful candidate will be responsible to work independently to provide project management, construction management, and contract administration services on various public work projects through the design and construction phases.
• Will include working closely with public agencies, public utilities, government agencies, subconsultants, contractors, and construction inspectors.
• Typical public work projects include the construction of facilities such as concrete flatwork, earthwork and grading, roadways and paving, park improvements, minor structures, storm drains, utilities, and pumps and controls.
• Project management duties include construction scheduling/sequencing and cost estimating, knowledge of public contract code, and competitive bidding requirements.
• Candidates must possess progressive experience on public works projects acting as owner’s representative, ensuring contractors compliance with contract documents, experience with materials testing, and have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction. Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents.

Typical Duties:
• Establish and maintain project scopes and budgets; manage and organize project documentation through design and construction.
• Review shop drawings, project submittings, and RFIs for conformance with contract documents.
• Develop agendas and facilitate meetings: pre‑bid, pre‑construction, and weekly construction meetings.
• Perform constructability reviews.
• Review construction quantity calculations and progress payments.
• Review and accept contract change orders.
• Construction project coordination and schedule reviews.
• Review storm water quality protection measures; may include inspection and reporting.
• Conduct construction inspections for public works improvement projects, prepare construction daily reports, document work performed daily per contract docs.
• Schedule and coordinate inspection by subconsultants for material/special inspection, construction staking, or with local building departments.
• Serve as main point of contact for projects with client agencies, develop relationships, represent Wallace Group.

Qualifications:
• Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification or work experience in lieu of a degree considered; To be considered for resident engineer position, must possess a valid Professional Engineers (PE) license.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, Bluebeam or Adobe PDF, and Procore.
• Knowledge of construction of public works facilities such as concrete flatwork, earthwork and grading, roadways and paving, park improvements, minor structures, storm drains, utilities, pumps and controls, construction scheduling and cost estimating, public contract code, competitive bidding, and project management.
• Five to ten years of experience in civil engineering design, project/construction management, or construction inspection.
• Experience in public works construction management, inspection, or working with construction contractors.

Physical Requirements & Hours:
• Ability to sit at a desk and use computer with related tools for an average 8‑hour work shift.
• Vision to independently view computer screen or printed materials and graphics.
• Mobility to work in an outside setting including construction sites and in traffic for an average 8‑hour shift.
• Must be prepared to bend, crouch, lift, and twist to carry out job duties.
• A valid California driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Hearing and speech skills to communicate in English in person and over telephone or two‑way radio. 40 hours per week; project‑specific hours may be available.

Travel / Shift Requirements:

Overnight travel, swing shift, or night work may be required based on project needs.

About the Company:
• Wallace Group is a reflection of our community.
• We are active volunteers and leaders in our business and personal communities, and we have a commitment to the long‑term health and viability of our built environment.
• Like our community, we are diversified, with professionals in civil & transportation engineering, construction management, landscape architecture, mechanical engineering, planning, public works administration, surveying / GIS solutions, and water resources.
• We understand the importance of thoughtful collaboration and coordination to deliver meaningful, elegant, and cost‑effective design and engineering solutions.
• Since our founding in 1984, our focus and passion has centered on people.
• We value our long‑standing client partnerships and continue to demonstrate integrity, fairness, and reliability to them and among our staff.
• At Wallace Group, our work reflects our dedication to service and results in highly implementable, high‑quality products and built projects.