Resident Project Representative

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor invites an experienced Civil Engineering professional to oversee municipal water and wastewater project construction on site. You will monitor compliance with standards, specs, and permits, review submittals and RFIs, and coordinate with engineers, project managers, and field superintendents.

Strong written communication and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field and 3+ years of field observation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports on municipal water/wastewater project construction.
• Monitors contractor adherence to standards, specs, and drawings.
• Reviews contract documents, submittals, RFIs, and coordinates review and records.
• Observes construction activities for compliance and tracks progress for payments.
• Observes and photographs construction progress and notes deficiencies.
• Maintains field log of daily events and traces daily quantities.

Skills

Effective communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Construction processes knowledge

Mobility on active sites

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports on the construction of municipal water and wastewater projects which may involve horizontal construction, new treatment plant construction and/or rehabilitation construction.
• Monitors and reports the contractor's adherence to standards, specifications, and design drawings and permits.
• Reviews contract documents, submittals, RFIs, and other project documentation and provides comments, coordinates review, and records as necessary.
• Observes construction activities ensuring compliance with the contract and site procedures, tracks activities to review payments, and prepares progress reports.
• Monitors that construction complies with approved current standards and specifications.
• Observes and photographs construction work in progress.
• Notes and reports improprieties and deficiencies.
• Maintains field log of daily events.
• Tracks and quantifies items of construction daily.
• Monitors project schedule.
• Coordinates and schedules subconsultants as needed.
• Communicates proactively and consistently with all involved parties.
• Formulates written progress reports.
• Observes and records material and equipment tests and equipment startup.
• Reviews and provides recommendations for submittals, pay estimates for contractors, proposed change orders, and documentation for funding and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is preferred.
• Must have previous related experience, including 3+ years of construction/field observation experience.
• EIT/PE a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, project managers, Owner and contractor's superintendent.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge of construction processes, means, and methods.
• Ability to stand and walk around for several hours observing and documenting field conditions or critical construction operations at active construction sites.
• Valid driver's license, good driving history and reliable transportation are required.