Resident Project Representative

GRW | engineering | architecture | geospatial; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GRW Engineers, Inc. is seeking an experienced Resident Project Representative to provide full-time on-site construction observation for water and wastewater projects. You will review plans and specifications to help ensure conformance with project documents.

The ideal candidate has an engineering-related degree or licensing and several years of field experience, with strong communication, documentation, and time-management skills to work effectively with builders, contractors, and clients.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or higher) or licensing in engineering, construction management or related field.
• Knowledge of codes and ability to apply code requirements to construction.
• Ability to clearly document work, track quantities, and identify defects.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain effective relationships.
• Excellent English communication, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Strong computer skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans and specifications.
• Provide full-time on-site construction observation services.
• Document completed work and track pay item quantities, identifying defects.
• Coordinate with builders, contractors, consultants, and other teams.

Skills

On-site inspection

Construction observation

Communication skills

Documentation

Code interpretation

Team collaboration

Time management

Minimal supervision

Education

Associate degree or higher in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

GRW Engineers, Inc. is seeking an experienced Resident Project Representative.

The Resident Project Representative is responsible for reviewing construction plans and specifications and providing full-time on-site construction observation services for the firm's water and wastewater construction projects in an effort to provide further protection to our clients that the project is being constructed in general conformance with the plans and specifications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or higher) or Certification/Licensing in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Construction Technology or a related field, four or more years of direct experience in observation, design, or construction experience
• Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, county and local codes
• The ability to read, understand, and apply code requirements as they apply to construction situations
• The ability to clearly, accurately, and completely document the completed work, including tracking pay item quantities, as well as identifying defective work
• The ability to work under little or no regular supervisionThe ability to maintain an effective working relationship with builders, contractors, consultants, fellow employees, other departments, and the general public
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with team members and other disciplines
• High level of organizational & time management skills and attention to detail
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a demanding environment
• Excellent computer skills desired

GRW is looking for individuals eager to develop their technical skills and work on teams with other dedicated employees to complete the projects our clients need. Hiring the most qualified employees is important to us and the success of our company.

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