Onsite Water Treatment Facility RPR — Construction Oversight

Jacobs; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Facility Resident Project Representative (RPR) to support critical water infrastructure projects across New Mexico. You will act as on-site representative, performing construction observation, documenting daily field reports, and coordinating with engineers and contractors to ensure safety, quality, and contract compliance.

Responsibilities include monitoring installation of treatment facilities, tanks, and pump stations, preparing punch lists,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in potable water or water resource recovery facility construction.
• Experience as a Resident Project Representative (RPR), Construction Inspector, or Owner's Representative.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings and submittals.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare detailed field documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and traverse active construction sites.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally within the New Mexico area.

Responsibilities

• On site observation of construction activities to verify compliance with contract documents and specifications.
• Documenting and reporting non-conforming work, including deviations from plans, materials, or installation procedures.
• Conducting final inspections to confirm all punch list items and contract requirements are completed.
• Monitoring installation of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and prestressed concrete tanks, including excavation, backfill, site piping, concrete, masonry buildings, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, valves, pumping and treatment equipment installation, instrumentation and control component installation, and function and performance testing. (Supported by the design team)
• Maintaining daily field reports, photos, quantities, and progress logs for engineer and owner review.
• Coordinating with engineers, contractors, and utility staff to resolve field issues and clarify design intent.
• Observing pressure tests, leakage tests, and disinfection procedures for water treatment facilities and pipelines.
• Tracking materials delivered and installed. Ensuring proper storage of equipment and materials as noted in the specifications.
• Support change order documentation by identifying field conditions, contract document conflicts, or means and methods that differ from design.
• Ensuring environmental compliance, including erosion control, dewatering, and dust control.

Skills

Field documentation

Reading construction drawings

OSHA safety knowledge

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel locally

Driver's license

Tools

MS Office

Electronic reporting

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Facility Resident Project Representative (RPR) to support critical water infrastructure projects across New Mexico. You will act as on-site representative, performing construction observation, documenting daily field reports, and coordinating with engineers and contractors to ensure safety, quality, and contract compliance.

Responsibilities include monitoring installation of treatment facilities, tanks, and pump stations, preparing punch lists,