Resident Project Lead - Data Center Construction

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Haskell (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Resident Project Representative I in Texas to interpret drawings, monitor construction activities, and manage daily records. You will support project teams, review materials, and ensure contract compliance while coordinating with contractors and clients.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication, and teamwork, with travel to client sites as needed. HDR offers an employee-owned culture and opportunities in field services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
• Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor's daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used.
• Review construction materials for Contract compliance.
• Track quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptance.
• Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings.
• Conduct observations of the installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems.
• Identify nonconforming work, develop project punchlists and maintain until corrected.
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance.
• Assist with project audit/closeout.
• Work under general supervision of a more-senior Resident Project Representative or Design Project Manager.
• Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

HDR is seeking a Resident Project Representative I in Texas to interpret drawings, monitor construction activities, and manage daily records. You will support project teams, review materials, and ensure contract compliance while coordinating with contractors and clients.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication, and teamwork, with travel to client sites as needed. HDR offers an employee-owned culture and opportunities in field services.