Resident Project Representative

GHD; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Resident Project Representative in Scranton, PA to provide on-site construction observation and contract administration for water and wastewater projects. You’ll work with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project teams to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with contract requirements.

This field-based role requires travel throughout Pennsylvania and collaboration with a diverse team to deliver critical infrastructure improvements for local communities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in construction observation/management including water and sewer utility work.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Procore; comfortable with email and basic apps.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site observation of water and sewer main construction and related facilities.
• Perform data collection and maintain reports and records.
• Represent GHD to clients, regulators and the public.
• Assist with shop drawing reviews.
• Field verify conformance with contract documents.
• Document information to prepare record drawings and assist with close-out documentation.

Skills

Construction observation

Contract administration

Field communication

Travel willingness

MS Office skills

Procore

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking to expand our team of Resident Project Representatives in Scranton, PA. As an RPR, you’ll play a critical role in delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects that directly support local communities. In this highly visible field-based position, you’ll serve as GHD’s on-site representative, providing construction observation and contract administration support for water and sewer main utility projects, as well as treatment facility improvements. Working closely with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project teams, you’ll help ensure construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements while maintaining the high standards our clients have come to expect from GHD.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Provide on-site observation of water and sewer main construction; on-site observation also includes limited civil, piping, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical and controls construction associated with water and wastewater treatment facility modifications
• Perform operational and administrative data collection and analysis while maintaining appropriate reports and records
• Represent GHD to clients, regulatory agencies, the public, and other interested parties
• Assist with shop drawing reviews
• Field verification of conformance with contract documents
• Document information to prepare record drawings
• Assist with contract close-out documentation

What you will bring to the team:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Experience in construction observation and/or construction management which including water and sewer main utility construction
• Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, Procore. Must be comfortable with basic computer skills, including email, utilizing apps, etc.
• Willing and able to travel throughout the state of PA

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Us

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We’ll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.