Resident Project Representative

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Resident Project Representative I located in Bellevue, WA. This role involves interpreting construction documents, maintaining project records, and overseeing junior team members.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields, have at least 3 years of construction experience, and be proficient with Microsoft Office and Primavera. Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years construction experience is required.
• Must be computer literate with related construction packages.
• Demonstrated experience on multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Maintain daily records of contractor activities.
• Attend and chair construction progress meetings.
• Identify nonconforming work and develop punchlists.

Skills

Construction experience

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to interpret construction drawings

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

Resident Project Representative I – 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years construction experience
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Ability to problem solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer

Required Qualifications

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.