Assistant Resident Project Representative

HDR, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Resident Project Representative to support on transit projects in the Los Angeles area. The role involves on-site supervision of construction activities, safety oversight, and coordination with owners, engineers and contractors to ensure work meets contract requirements.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and at least five years in transit construction or CM. LA or CONAD experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or another related field
• A minimum of five years of experience in Construction or Construction Management of transit projects
• Contractor experience (Project Manager, Superintendent, Engineer) desirable
• City of Los Angeles and/or CONAD experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Verifies project safety by observing contractor’s operations, recommending actions and ensuring compliance with safety standards
• Reviews contractor operations for CAL/OSHA compliance
• Maintains contract records, monitors progress, and tracks payments and budgets
• Monitors quality and progress of construction activities and coordinates with various teams
• Prepares and reviews contract change orders and related documentation
• Assists Resident Engineer in reviewing schedules and resolving disputes
• Reviews CPM schedules and maintains project records, progress diaries and daily logs
• Supports preparation of monthly progress pay estimates and project documentation

Job description

What we believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Job Posting

Oct 27, 2026

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Field Services

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR provides Construction Management Support Services (CMSS) to major highway, rail, transit, aviation, maritime, port owners and public agencies. The Scope of Services of the CMSS is to support the design reviews, construction management, and administration of the construction contract(s) associated with various capital improvements projects (Projects), and to ensure that the construction of these Projects is administered and completed in compliance with contract requirements and government regulations. The key projects that HDR is supporting our Clients include Highways / Interchange Improvements, Complete Streets Improvements, First Mile and last mile, Class 1 and light rail, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and other transportation / transit projects.

HDR expects that the CMSS staff will be part of a fully integrated construction project team with the Owner and their Consultants in the support project office. CMSS staff shall have the specialized technical and administrative expertise to assist and support the services described herein and to perform the necessary project reporting requirements and control procedures established by the Owner and public agencies (HDR Clients). In the performance of the Scope of Services, CMSS staff shall adhere to and comply with all Owner and public agencies current policies and procedures. CMSS staff, as part of a construction project team, shall respond to and receive functional direction from the Owners and public agencies staff on their day-to-day performance of the Scope of Services consistent with the organizational chart.

Qualified on-site support supervisory staff for management of the Rail and Bus Facilities, Highways, and Joint Development construction contracts. Assistant Resident Project Representative shall be experienced in the type of construction required for rail, bus, highways, joint development and transit facilities. Under the direction of the CM or Resident Engineer, the Assistant Resident Project Representative performs a wide variety of professional engineering work in either a field or office setting. The Assistant Resident Project Representative is directly responsible for administration of construction contracts and reviews the work of contractor forces in accordance with all governing specifications.

The Assistant Resident Project Representative reviews progress of the work to assure compliance with the contract documents. This will include progressive monitoring of materials and methods used as well as inspection of the finished products prior to acceptance. The Assistant Resident Project Representative ensures appropriate measurement, payments are made as necessary, and all project documentation is completed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Additionally, the Assistant Resident Project Representative is responsible to pro-actively review the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and/or prepare any change orders needed to resolve conflicts and/or recommend improvements.

Assistant Resident Project Representative will:

• Verifies project safety by observing contractor’s operations and traffic conditions, making recommendations, and taking corrective action when necessary
• Reviews contractor operations for compliance with CAL OSHA regulations
• Provides direction to CMSS and contractor staff to ensure complete, accurate and timely contract records, pertaining to construction progress, job expenditures, budget programs, and work order balances, are maintained in accordance with the State and Federal regulations and laws
• Monitors contractors regarding compliance with plans and quality of work and construction activity
• Assists in the day to day administration of a construction contract
• Activities may include:
  • set up Pre-Construction Meeting
  • review Contractor’s correspondence and inquiries, participate in Contractor’s weekly status meetings, coordinate with partnering agencies
  • generate subcontractor requests and other required forms
  • assist with Weekly Statement of Working Days
  • coordinate with various functional units for support during construction
  • assist with kickoff and closeout meetings
• Performs inspection to assure compliance with contract plans and specifications
• Performs inspection in all phases of contract construction, e.g., paving, grading, earthwork, drainage, sewer structures, utility relocations, electrical installations, sign installations, and landscaping items
• Develops workable and effective solutions to field issues and contract deficiencies
• Prepares contract change orders for making alterations, deviations, additions to or deletions from the plans and specifications to ensure proper completion or construction of the project
• Formulates, researches, and develops solutions for field conditions that necessitate a contract change order. This may include doing any necessary engineering re-design work
• Identifies the need for and prepares contract related documents for submission to the contractor
• Reviews CPM schedules. Identifies and mitigates project risks. Completes a project daily diary of pertinent activities and discussions held regarding the progress of the contractor's work and interaction with the Senior Construction Manager
• Maintains complete, accurate and timely project records, performs quantity calculations for all various phases and prepares progress pay estimates
• Assists in assuring complete submittal of contract’s monthly progress pay estimates. Ensure conformance with all Owners and public agencies contract documents
• Assists in assessment and preparation of contract change orders
• Assists Resident Engineer in reviewing contract’s schedule, resolving contractor disputes and in administering the claims process
• Monitor and manage all quantity tracking
• Reviews shop drawings and assists in constructability reviews for proposed projects. Participate in job related training

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or another related field
• A minimum of five years of experience in Construction or Construction Management of transit projects
• Contractor experience (Project Manager, Superintendent, Engineer) desirable
• City of Los Angeles and/or CONAD experience highly preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects
• Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction
• Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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