Resident Project Representative - Water - Raleigh

Black & Veatch Corporation; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Construction seeks an experienced on-site construction inspector to support medium to large projects, including civil works, pipelines, pumping stations, and plants. You will report to senior inspection staff and ensure safety, quality, and timely field execution while coordinating with design disciplines and project engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on field oversight, adherence to QA/QC, and collaboration with owners and contractors to deliver compliant, safe, and reliable

Qualifications

• 7+ years field experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search).
• Certifications for concrete, compaction and civil tests preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews schedule updates with regard to general construction logic, potential conflicts, and activities or deliveries falling behind schedule.
• Evaluates contractor proposals of remedial actions to correct schedule problems.
• Monitors and reports on progress of work; seeks assistance from professional schedulers on unusual issues.
• Provides technical interpretation of construction drawings and specification requirements in conjunction with the project or resident engineer.
• Coordinates responses with project or resident engineer and engineering disciplines; writes responses for project controls assistant.

Skills

Field experience

Education

Associate's degree in construction-related discipline or craft apprenticeship

Job description

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Date: Sep 1, 2026

Location:

Cary, NC, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity’s biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Why Black and Veatch

Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

Job Summary

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on‑site, hands‑on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.

Serves as an experienced construction inspector who may report to senior inspection staff on medium to large complex projects including: civil works, underground pipelines, pumping stations, and plants; or serve as a primary resource on less complex, smaller projects.

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Key Responsibilities

• Reviews schedule updates with regard to general construction logic, potential conflicts, and activities or deliveries falling behind schedule
• Evaluates contractor proposals of remedial actions to correct schedule problems
• Monitors and reports on progress of work but seeks assistance from Black and Veatch professional schedulers on unusual or difficult issues .
• Provides technical interpretation of construction drawings and specification requirements in conjunction with the project or resident engineer
• Leads, or assists the resident engineer, in the interpretation/clarification process during construction; coordinates responses with project or resident engineer and engineering disciplines; and writes responses for project controls assistant .
• Oversees the review, tracking, and distribution of contractor submittals from site, including coordinating with appropriate design disciplines for technical reviews; alerts contractor when necessary submittals are not received ahead of related construction .
• Interprets contract documents for QA/QC .
• Leads in evaluating change requests, claims, and cost proposals from contractor; coordinates responses with the project manager; and prepares change orders .
• Monitors and reports on pertinent site conditions when contractor indicates unforeseen subsurface or other changed conditions
• Assists with logs and tracks all issues, proposed changes, change orders, and claims .
• Manages the administration of project documentation, records, and reporting onsite . that contractor's as-built records are monitored for accuracy and completeness, collected at end of the project, and forwarded to project engineer .
• Supervises and performs inspections as appropriate; schedules and witnesses field testing performed by others, including testing firms and field acceptance testing
• Develops project construction punch lists for substantial and final completion
• Coordinates and monitors quality assurance for all aspects and disciplines onsite for the project
• Documents field observations
• Serves as onsite liaison to owner and contractor
• Adheres to safety, quality, and ethical standards in accordance with Division policies, standards, guides, and contractual commitments; and supervises staff compliance
• Anticipates potential construction issues, such as dimensional or applicability conflicts, and works proactively with all parties to expedite solutions and mitigate any negative impacts to the project
• Reviews, resolves inaccuracies with contractor, and recommends contractor's payment requests to owner .
• Assists with coordination of equipment startup operations and operator training, and may manage these activities when required
• Coordinates with project engineer or startup specialists for process startups .
• Responsible for providing direction to other inspectors
• May supervise other field staff

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a construction-related discipline or craft apprenticeship preferred
• Certifications for concrete, compaction and civil tests preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years field experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

015

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