Resident Project Representative

About the role

We’re seeking a Resident Project Representative to join our Water team in Buffalo, NY, supporting impactful water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between engineers and contractors, providing on-site observation for water and sewer main construction as well as associated civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and controls work tied to treatment facility modifications.
• Document field conditions, collect and analyze operational and administrative data, and maintain accurate project records from construction through close-out.
• Work closely with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public, while assisting with shop drawing reviews, SWPPP inspections, field verification of contract compliance, preparation of record drawings, and close-out documentation.
• Recommend solutions to managers based on a wide variety of existing procedures and precedents.
• Contribute to well proposals by analyzing and interpreting geological/geophysical field data.
• Follow GHD’s health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate risks and to safeguard the environment and the well-being of self and others.
• Prioritize workflow and ensure work is completed to the required standards of productivity, quality, and timeliness; use performance management systems to improve personal performance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• NICET Level II (2) Certification required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction observation and/or construction management which includes water and sewer main utility construction
• NYSDOT inspection experience

Qualifications

• Willing and able to travel throughout the state of NY

Skills

• Data Collection and Analysis
• Solutions Analysis
• Improvement/Innovation
• Geoscientific Studies and Interpretations
• Health, Safety, and Environment
• Performance Management

Benefits

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Pay

$34.00 - $57.00 based on experience and location.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs.