Resident Project Representative - Construction Inspection - Central Indiana

Wessler Engineering; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wessler Engineering in Central Indiana is seeking a Resident Project Representative to lead field investigations, construction inspection, and reporting on civil and environmental projects. This on-site role requires coordinating with project owners, engineers, and contractors to ensure quality and compliance across water and wastewater systems.

The position involves manhole inspections, smoke testing, infrastructure condition assessments, and site investigations, with occasional office work and

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years’ experience in construction/inspection of water distribution and treatment, wastewater conveyance and treatment, or stormwater projects.
• Good communicator, technically competent, and team oriented.
• Strong client contact and management skills.
• Willingness to travel and stay in other Indiana/Ohio locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Field investigation, construction inspection and reporting for civil/environmental projects.
• Inspections include manholes, smoke testing, and infrastructure condition assessments.
• Site investigations and construction inspection/reporting.
• Daily communication with project owners, engineers and contractors; primarily on-site with some office work.

Skills

communication

team oriented

client contact

Job description

Construction Inspection - Central Indiana | Updated on September 1, 2026

Resident Project Representative

About the Role

Description:

Responsibilities include field investigation, construction inspection and support for civil and environmental engineering projects; including manhole inspections, smoke testing, infrastructure condition assessments, site investigation, and construction inspection and reporting. Work will require daily communication and coordination with project owners, engineers, and contractors. Work will consist of primarily on-site field work but may also include some office work and reporting. Previous construction or inspection experience with wastewater, drinking water and stormwater system projects is desired. Priority positions in Lebanon and Central Indiana, but applications welcome for all Wessler office locations.

Requirements:

• Candidate should have 5-8 plus years’ experience in the construction and/or inspection of water distribution and treatment; wastewater conveyance and treatment, or stormwater collection and treatment projects.
• Ideal candidate will be a good communicator, technically competent, and team oriented.
• Good client contact and management skills are essential.
• This position can based out of any Wessler office, but may require travel and/or periods of stay in other parts of Indiana and Ohio.

About Wessler

Wessler Engineering, a company committed to providing quality services that exceed our client’s and our employee’s expectations, is looking for you. An employee owned business since its inception in 1975, Wessler Engineering offers a challenging and diverse employment opportunity in an excellent working environment.

Wessler Engineering offers a competitive wage, paid holidays, paid employee health and disability insurance, and 401(k) profit-sharing.