Construction Specialist

Construction Specialist 1 (2025 Start Date!)

Fort Myers, FL | $60,000.00-$65,000.00

CDM Smith is looking for an excited candidate to join our team in Fort Myers, FL. This opportunity is perfect for a new graduate looking to jump into the construction industry at a company that hires for careers, not jobs.

• Assist in reviewing documents, preparing deliverables, and participating in pre‑bid site visits.
• Determine total project costs by evaluating complex proposals and researching labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Develop a preliminary schedule for engineering and construction.
• Develop General Conditions based on requirements specified in the bidding documents.
• Work with the project team, subcontractors, client, owners, and other parties to ensure timely and safe project completion.
• Ensure timely arrival and installation of materials and equipment with field personnel and vendors.
• Prepare and review submittals of increasing complexity; issue construction documents and layouts to field crews; answer questions and complete requests for information (RFI).
• Supervise and direct overall project activities of basic to moderate complexity; interpret specifications and drawings for foremen and superintendents.
• Conduct inspections and maintain QA/QC reporting for project sites.
• Work with Health and Safety professionals to evaluate safety performance metrics of potential subcontractors and vendors as part of procurement.
• Work with the Project Manager during project close‑out to complete contract‑required deliverables and follow company close‑out procedures.
• Develop final record drawings and as‑built drawings; complete punch list inspections to ensure client satisfaction.
• Assist in facilitating solutions through collaboration with the design and project teams via VDC, BIM, and traditional collaboration methods.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 0 years of experience; equivalent directly related experience will be considered.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel frequency contingent on duties.

An appropriate and valid driver’s license is required.

Approximately 20%.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Basic computation skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with technology typically associated with engineering and construction projects.
• Proficient knowledge of construction terminology.