Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Human Resources

• Coordinate and administer employee benefits programs and serve as a resource for employee benefit questions
• Maintain knowledge of benefit plan designs, administration requirements, and applicable regulations
• Maintain confidential employee information and records
• Coordinate background checks, employment verifications, and professional references
• Support compensation administration and the annual performance review process
• Assist with organizational development initiatives and other HR programs
• Support employee relations matters and related events
• Coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation and onboarding activities
• Assist with employee development and training initiatives
• Assist the Talent Acquisition team with recruiting, staffing, interview, and hiring logistics
• Conduct research and fact-finding related to candidates, employment information, recruiting sources, and other HR matters
• Prepare and review offer letters, payroll documentation, employee changes, and other HR paperwork
• Provide HR support for year-end activities and cyclical HR initiatives
• Provide confidential administrative and HR support to company leadership
• Respond to employee questions and provide employee services, guidance, and support
• Maintain accurate HR documentation, records, reports, and electronic files
• Assist with special projects and evolving HR department priorities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the HR Manager or company management

HR Specialist

Engineer

• Report to the designated base of operation, including field assignment, at a minimum 5 days per week to support the project
• Support the project based on fluctuating working hours to support execution and project timelines
• Provide oversight and determine contract adherence for performance, cost, scope, schedule, and quality
• Monitor contract performance to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and key milestones are met
• Support the on-site construction management team for field execution
• Inspect construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction/safety standards
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, environmental impact studies, and project designs
• Maintain and update project schedules with assistance from the construction manager or project scheduler
• Maintain, verify, and report cost and income quantities for work performed
• Review, approve, and submit progress billings
• Analyze, prepare, maintain, and monitor job costs
• Work with the construction management team to control job costs and production budget
• Prepare and audit monthly cost, income, and cash flow projections
• Execute and approve invoices
• Coordinate, price, and assist the Lead Project Manager with change orders and claims
• Respond quickly to issues and proactively solve problems while handling multiple tasks
• Organize office and filing systems and maintain accurate project correspondence files
• Prepare quality control procedures and review department procedures for compliance and correctness
• Liaise with suppliers and internal/external stakeholders on quality-related matters
• Prepare agendas, meeting minutes, and action item logs for weekly project update meetings
• Assist in developing and reviewing executive update presentations
• Assist in reviewing project schedules and forecasts to support project controls
• Assist in drafting RFI and NCR responses
• Assist the logistics specialist with reviewing and inventorying materials and equipment
• Assist with the Project Manager’s daily activities, including communications matrices, procurement activities, project management documents, and lessons learned

HR Specialist

Project Engineer