Resident Project Representative (Construction Observation) | Water & Wastewater

Technical Oversight

• Conduct on-site inspections to monitor construction progress and verify compliance with contract requirements
• Identify and report unsatisfactory or non-conforming work
• Evaluate contractor suggestions for modifications to designs or specifications and recommend actions
• Assist with cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and final inspections
• Verify that certificates, operation manuals, and other deliverables align with installed items and contract specifications

Coordination & Communication

• Attend pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, and site inspections
• Notify Project Manager of sample availability, progress updates, and schedule adherence
• Aid in clarifying and interpreting contract documents
• Communicate directly with contractors, owners, and regulatory agency representatives

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Draft change orders and work directives as needed
• Review payment applications and schedules submitted by contractors
• Monitor tests, equipment startups, and training sessions to ensure compliance with contract requirements

Organization & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and organized project records, including logs, correspondence, reports, and photographs
• Track project schedules, shop drawings, and other contractor submissions
• Create and maintain electronic and/or paper files for all project documentation, including change orders, payment applications, and correspondence

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of experience in:
• Construction observation and administration related to water and wastewater projects
• Construction observation and/or management for storm water, site grading, paving, and highway projects
• Familiarity of basic survey, grade and cut sheets, and quantity data
• NICET certification preferred, but not mandatory
• Effective utilization of common business platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, project management systems, etc.
• Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary, which may include overnight stays
• Valid US Driver’s License is required