Senior Resident Project Representative - Burlington, VT

About the role

Hoyle Tanner is seeking a Senior Resident Project Representative to join our New England Municipal Engineering Division. This position is based out of our Burlington, VT office but will require travel to job sites. We are a welcoming, collaborative, respectful, encouraging, and diverse community where you can achieve your career goals.

Responsibilities

• Record site observations in daily reports and report issues and discrepancies to supervisory personnel
• Read and understand contract plans, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and special provisions
• Conduct simple field testing of construction materials and report on test results
• Produce simple drawings, tracings, maps, and technical computations to describe and report on observed construction operations
• Use engineering tools such as transit level, rotary laser, GPS or others to measure and verify installed construction quantities
• Use good judgment and supervisory guidance for limited field changes according to prescribed policies and procedures and with input from direct supervisors
• Be actively involved with client and contractor in resolution of any discrepancies or construction issues
• Document observed field conditions
• Obtain a general understanding of the construction project schedule and the logical sequence of construction activities
• Process contractor progress payments for review and approval by supervisory personnel
• Coordinate inspection of construction materials and have a general understanding of test methods and interpretation of results
• Develop an understanding of project budget, scope of services, project development, and provide updates and recommendations to your supervisor in maintaining schedule and budget
• Monitor and review spent hours and dollars versus percent complete in relation to project timelines and budget and provide recommendations to the Project Manager to stay on track
• Understand the client's organization and develop professional relationships with clients
• Develop proficiency in software programs and other tools to support construction inspection and review processes
• Demonstrate strong technical report writing and develop knowledge of proposal development
• Provide suggestions to resolve project timeline issues and budget issues
• Provide peer mentoring for new construction technician staff

Requirements

• Associates or BS in Civil Engineering or related field, or meets experience requirements
• 15+ years of construction inspection or related experience
• Certification or ability to become certified in OSHA 10, Construction and Confined Space for Construction or HAZWOPER
• Certification or ability to become certified in one or more of the programs offered by LPA, NICET, ACI, NETTCP or approved alternate

Salary is contingent on experience