Construction Representative

Milhouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,200 - 149,100; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Construction Representative to oversee the work of contractors and commissioning agents throughout the construction and commissioning process. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, extensive experience in construction management, and the ability to effectively communicate and solve problems. A competitive annual salary between $120,200 and $149,100 is offered, as well as opportunities for growth and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction management and contract administration.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in water, wastewater, or stormwater.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, details, schedules, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractors and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor’s submittal register and facilitate reviews.
• Perform warranty inspections and assist with issue resolution.

Skills

Communication and collaboration

Problem solving

Technical issue analysis

Team building

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management

Tools

MS Office Suite

PMIS (e.g., eBuilder, Procore)

Job description

Overview

The Construction Representative is responsible for overseeing the work of contractors and commissioning agents involved in the construction, improvement, and/or commissioning of projects. Construction Representatives monitor the progress of the construction team throughout the construction, commissioning, closeout, and warranty phase of capital improvement projects. They may be assigned multiple projects at multiple sites and work under limited supervision with broad latitude in exercising independent judgment.

What You Will Do

• Acts as a field representative to ensure that all work is completed according to the requirements outlined in the contract documents
• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the project team to solve constructability issues as they arise over the course of a project
• Monitors the contractor’s submittal register/log and actively tracks the status of submittals. May help facilitate submittal reviews by various departmental stakeholders
• Reviews Contractor’s certified payroll submissions and may periodically perform labor standards interviews to ensure that field personnel are receiving the appropriate wages
• Maintains electronic files for all project documentation in the designated Project Management Information System (PMIS), including correspondence, daily logs, inspection and tests reports, submittals, transmittals, etc
• Ensures contractors maintain accurate as-built documentation and that the Project Design Engineer (PDE) reviews as-builts periodically and in conjunction with PDE-required field inspections
• Assists Operations and Maintenance (O&M) departments with their review of O&M submittals, including manuals, spare part lists, asset induction information, and ensures that O&M departments receive appropriate training
• Monitors and reports on the progress of functional testing, operational demonstration, commissioning, and construction closeout
• Performs warranty inspections and assists O&M departments with resolving issues during the warranty period
• Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction management and construction contract administration
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in water, wastewater, or stormwater
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint
• Experience using a PMIS (e.g., eBuilder, Procore, Oracle Unifier) for construction
• Experience with Alternative Project Delivery
• Ability to read and interpret plans, details, schedules, and specifications
• Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods across various disciplines and technical areas, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire suppression
• Knowledge and experience with problem solving skills, including identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and propose solutions
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, team building and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to be an independent thinker capable of solving problems within a team environment by analyzing technical issues, applying underlying principles, and delivering cost-effective solutions that provide value to clients

$120,200 - $149,100 a year

The actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. While we provide a range, we are open to considering candidates inside or outside of this range to fit the role and talent. Milhouse is a pay transparency non-discrimination organization committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace, and we ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and without bias, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In compliance with applicable laws, we include pay scales and benefits in postings and ensure that all promotion opportunities are communicated in a timely manner. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process; these tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Why Join the Civil Team? If you are looking to join an energetic and growing department, the Milhouse Civil team might be the perfect fit for you. Beyond opportunities across Architectural, Transportation, Site Civil, and Structural projects, we emphasize work-life balance and opportunities for growth. If this sounds like a fit, apply today!

Important Notice to US Applicants
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at-will employer. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.