Resident Project Representative

Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and challenging work environment. We are hiring a Resident Project Representative to support our Water/Wastewater practice in the Northeast (primarily MA, CT, and RI). This position will not be required to go into an office but will need to be within driving distance of the projects.

Your Responsibilities as a Resident Project Representative:

• Observes and reports on the construction of municipal water and wastewater projects which may involve horizontal construction, new treatment plant construction and/or rehabilitation construction.
• Monitors and reports the contractor's adherence to standards, specifications, and design drawings and permits.
• Reviews contract documents, submittals, RFIs, and other project documentation and provide comments, coordinate review, and record as necessary
• Observes construction activities ensuring compliance with the contract and site procedures, tracks activities to review payments, prepares progress reports
• Monitors that construction complies with approved current standards and specifications
• Observes and photographs construction work in progress
• Notes and reports improprieties and deficiencies
• Maintains field log of daily events
• Tracks and quantifies items of construction daily
• Monitors project schedule
• Coordinates and schedules subconsultants as needed
• Communicates proactively and consistently with all involved parties
• Formulates written progress reports
• Observes and records material and equipment tests and equipment startup
• Reviews and provides recommendations for submittals, pay estimates for contractors, proposed change orders, and documentation for funding and regulatory agencies.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is preferred
• Must have previous related experience, including 3+ years of construction/field observation experience
• EIT/PE a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, project managers, Owner and contractor's superintendent.
• Excellent written communication skills
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft applications
• Knowledge of construction processes, means, and methods.
• Ability to stand and walk around for several hours observing and documenting field conditions or critical construction operations at active construction sites.
• Valid driver's license, good driving history and reliable transportation are required.

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Why you'll love working for us:

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

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