Resident Project Representative - Burlington, VT

Hoyle Tanner; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoyle Tanner seeks a motivated Resident Project Representative to act as the on-site liaison for construction projects in our New England Municipal Engineering Division, based in Burlington, VT. You’ll monitor progress, document field conditions, and ensure conformance with plans and specs.

Ideal candidates bring 5–15 years of construction/inspection experience, an engineering-related degree, and applicable OSHA/HAZWOPER certs.

Qualifications

• Associates / BSCE or related field.
• OSHA 10 Construction and Confined Space for Construction, or HAZWOPER certification, or ability to obtain.
• 5–15 years of construction/inspection experience.
• Ability to read and decipher plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Field observation and inspection of infrastructure projects under supervision.
• Record site observations in daily reports and report issues to supervisory personnel.
• Read and understand contract plans, specifications, shop drawings, submittals and special provisions.
• Conduct simple field testing of construction materials and report results.
• Produce simple drawings, tracings, maps, and technical computations.
• Use transit level, rotary laser, GPS or similar tools to measure quantities.
• Coordinate inspections and resolve discrepancies with client and contractor.
• Develop understanding of project budget, scope, and schedule with updates to supervision.

Skills

Read plans

Field inspection

Documentation

Measurement & testing

Education

Associate / BSCE or related field

Tools

Transit level

Rotary laser

GPS

Job description

Description

Hoyle Tanner is seeking a motivated Resident Project Representative to serve as the on-site representative for upcoming construction projects in our New England Municipal Engineering Division. In this role, you will work closely with project managers, contractors, and clients to monitor construction activities, document project progress, and verify compliance with plans and specifications. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being in the field, and is based out of our Burlington, VT office.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Field observation and inspection of infrastructure projects under the direct supervision of a Project Manager/Contract Administrator/Senior Resident Engineer
• Record site observations in daily reports and report issues and discrepancies to supervisory personnel
• Read and understand contract plans, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and special provisions
• Conduct simple field testing of construction materials and report on test results
• Produce simple drawings, tracings, maps, and technical computations to describe and report on observed construction operations
• Use engineering tools such as transit level, rotary laser, GPS or others to measure and verify installed construction quantities
• Use good judgment and supervisory guidance for limited field changes according to prescribed policies and procedures and with input from direct supervisors
• Be actively involved with the client and contractor in resolution of any discrepancies or construction issues
• Document observed field conditions
• Obtain a general understanding of the construction project schedule and the logical sequence of construction activities
• Process contractor progress payments for review and approval by supervisory personnel
• Coordinate inspection of construction materials and have a general understanding of test methods and interpretation of results
• Develop an understanding of project budget, scope of services, project development, and provide updates and recommendations to your supervisor in maintaining schedule

Requirements

• Associates/ BSCE or related field
• Certification or ability to become certified in OSHA 10 Construction and Confined Space for Construction, or HAZWOPER
• 5-15 years of construction/ inspection experience
• Ability to read and decipher plans and specifications
• Salary is contingent on experience

Hoyle Tanner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Hoyle Tanner does not currently offer sponsorship and participates in E-Verify.