Construction Project Representative

Date Posted Monday, February 9, 2026 Department Public Works & Utilities - Construction Compensation Up to $49.64/hr DOQ Hours 40 hrs/week Deadline Open until filled To Apply Online Please Click The Following Link https://cityofbradentonfl.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx FLSA Status: Non-exempt Bargaining Unit: None Classification: Essential: This position is an Essential classification and will require you to report to duty after a hurricane or emergency. Schedule This position normally works a regular weekday daytime shift and requires scheduled/unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends and holidays and/or immediate response to emergency conditions. Supervision Exercised: None Supervision Received: Engineering Section Manager, Utility, and Public Works Section Managers, and Director of PW&U General Purpose Of The Position Provide resident construction observation and recommend approval of all City Public Works & Utilities Department construction projects and private development construction permitted through the City to document that construction activities are carried out in accordance with all Public Works & Utilities Department Standards, construction drawings, specifications and other contract documents of those projects. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Experience with and understanding of engineering plans and specifications for public works projects.Ability to plan, layout and inspect all phases of Public Works construction.Ability to prepare and keep proper (and required), documentation and records regarding the daily conduct of a construction project. Enforcement and compliance of local, state, and federal regulations and codes that may apply to a project. Coordinate with utility companies and their contractors, and other City and County departments.Provide project information to the City’s consultants during project construction.Measures dimensions and verifies level, alignment, and elevation of structures and fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.Investigates complaints and/or unauthorized construction; makes recommendations to contractors and/or property owners on approved construction methods, practices and materialsMaintain files and reports and prepares notices of violation.Perform final project walk-throughs and provide information for consulting engineers’ certifications upon project completion. Skills And Physical Abilities Required Hand-eye coordination to operate construction testing instruments.Standing, walking, bending and climbing.Occasionally lift up to fifty (50) pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance visions, color visions, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Computer Equipment And Software Requirements Personal computer, digital camera, pipe locator, pressure gauges, mobile or portable radio, cell phone and up to a ¾ ton pick-up truck. Knowledge of construction machines, equipment, materials and generally accepted operations and construction practices in all types of public works projects. Education And Experience Required High school diploma or GED equivalent. Five (5) years technical experience (within the last 10 years) in the field of public works and civil engineering and construction inspection. Skill in reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans, specifications and contract documents. Skill in testing procedures. Skill in maintaining required construction documentation, mathematical computations and effective communication in both written and oral conveyance. Good driving record and valid Florida driver’s license. Environmental Conditions Considerable outdoor work performed mostly in field settings. Work in adverse weather conditions. May occasionally work in high, precarious paces and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electric shock and vibration. Noisy conditions. Safety equipment provided. Pay Grade: 120 City Departments Administrative ServicesHuman ResourcesEmployment OpportunitiesHousing & Community Development DivisionCity AdministratorCity ClerkCommunity Redevelopment AgencyInformation TechnologyFinance DepartmentPlanning & Community DevelopmentPublic Works & Utilities