Resident Project Rep II — Construction Observer (Public Works)

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. - HRG; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. - HRG is recruiting for a Resident Project Representative II (Construction Observation) to oversee on-site construction activities in King of Prussia, PA.

The role focuses on ensuring quality, compliance, and safety while coordinating with engineers and contractors on land development and subdivision projects. The position requires 4+ years in construction observation/administration, knowledge of stormwater/site grading/paving and highways, and travel flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 4+ years of project experience in construction observation and administration including stormwater, site grading, E&S control, paving, bridges, concrete (curbs and sidewalks), utilities
• Knowledge of stormwater systems, site grading, paving, and highway projects
• Basic understanding of survey, grade and cut sheets and quantity data
• NECEPT Field Technician certification in Asphalt and/or Concrete, preferred
• NICET certification in Highway Construction Inspection, preferred
• Effective utilization of common business platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, project management systems, etc.
• Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary, which may include overnight stays
• Valid US Driver's License is required
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Review project schedules, shop drawing submittals, and schedules of values, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements
• Attend pre-construction and progress meetings, document key discussions, and circulate comprehensive meeting minutes
• Act as the engineer's liaison with contractors, assisting in contract document interpretation
• Conduct on-site observations of work progress, verifying compliance with plans and specifications
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including diaries/logs, correspondence, shop drawings, and contractor records
• Report any unsatisfactory, faulty, or defective work to the project engineer
• Assist in testing, inspections, and start-up activities, ensuring proper documentation and execution
• Review plans for compliance with municipal requirements and prepare improvement guarantee cost estimates
• Inspect developer-installed improvements and prepare detailed inspection reports
• Evaluate improvement guarantee reduction requests

Skills

Construction observation

Project administration

Field testing/inspections

Documentation

Coordination with engineers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Virtual meeting tools

Project management systems

Job description

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. - HRG is recruiting for a Resident Project Representative II (Construction Observation) to oversee on-site construction activities in King of Prussia, PA.

The role focuses on ensuring quality, compliance, and safety while coordinating with engineers and contractors on land development and subdivision projects. The position requires 4+ years in construction observation/administration, knowledge of stormwater/site grading/paving and highways, and travel flexibility.