Resident Project Representative

Davis Bowen Friedel; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Annual paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Flexible summer hours

Education assistance

Flexible savings account

Bonus pay

Job summary

A construction firm in Delaware is seeking a construction inspector responsible for monitoring construction projects and ensuring compliance with contract documents and specifications. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining field reports, reviewing plans, and inspecting construction activities. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Understand construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of contract administration is a plus.
• Organizational skills and effective communication are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily field reports, quantity books, and logbooks.
• Review and interpret plans and specifications.
• Inspect construction activity for compliance.
• Measure dimensions and verify structural alignments.
• Verify material compliance with specifications.
• Keep supervisor informed of daily construction activities.
• Maintain as-built drawings as the project progresses.
• Complete Construction Compliance Reports for site work.
• Completion of Construction Compliance Reports for site work in Delaware for compliance approved stormwater and erosion and sediment control plans.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Client Focused

Effective Communicator

Critical Thinker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

At Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF), our resident project representatives (RPR), also known as construction inspectors, play a critical role in the success of our projects. In coordination with the project manager, they are responsible for all construction-related functions, and for ensuring that projects are constructed by the contract documents and construction plans. As on-site personnel, they monitor construction operations and document and report daily activities.

In this role, we are looking for an individual who is eager to improve our built environment. They should be well versed in reading and understanding construction plans. Knowledge of contract administration development is preferred but not required. Organizational skills and the ability to effectively serve as a liaison between clients, contractors, and project managers are a must. The selected candidate will be responsible for civil/site work with a focus on utilities.

DBF’s portfolio includes projects of a wide variety, so if you are looking to expand your repertoire and improve your abilities, this position is the perfect fit for you. We also offer several opportunities for promotion if you meet our needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily field reports, quantity books, and logbooks if applicable, supplemented by photographs.
• Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance with contract and legal requirements.
• Inspect and monitor construction activity to ensure adherence to project drawings and specifications. Review the contract requirements ahead of the work to anticipate schedules and issues.
• Measure dimensions, verify alignment, elevation of structures and utilities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, and maintain a legible sketchbook.
• Verify that materials used in the work comply with shop drawings.
• Keep supervisor informed of construction activity daily and seek input from the design team for discrepancies.
• Maintain as-built drawings daily or weekly as the project assignment progresses.
• Maintain a sketchbook of underground fitting installations with dimension offsets.
• Completion of Construction Compliance Reports for site work in Delaware for compliance approved stormwater and erosion and sediment control plans.

Education & Skills

The applicant shall possess a high school diploma or GED. Water and wastewater operations are a plus but not required.

Key Qualifications

• Detail Oriented – Ability to exercise attention to detail and have a solid understanding of how buildings and sites are constructed.
• Client Focused – Ability to respond to client needs in a timely manner.
• An Effective Communicator – Ability to clearly communicate ideas, actively listen, and ask appropriate questions.
• A Critical Thinker – Ability to problem solve, make good decisions, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

We attract the best in the industry with our competitive benefits package.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible summer hours
• Education Assistance and professional licensing reimbursement
• Flexible savings account
• Bonus pay