Senior Construction Representative - Water/Wastewater

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Senior Construction Representative to provide on-site observation, inspection, and contract compliance for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the Austin area. The role emphasizes field leadership, documentation, and coordination with contractors and owners.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with treatment plant construction, startup, and commissioning, plus relevant licenses and certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of construction inspection/observation on water, wastewater, or public infrastructure projects.
• Minimum five (5) years of direct construction inspection/observation on water/wastewater treatment plant projects.
• At least 50% of total inspection experience in water or wastewater facilities.
• NICET or APWA-CPII certifications preferred.
• Operator licenses and OSHA certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections and construction observations on water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Monitor contractor activities for compliance with plans, specs, permits, submittals, shop drawings, and contract requirements.
• Observe and document construction means and methods for project compliance.
• Identify and document deficiencies, non-conforming work, safety concerns, and potential risks.
• Verify quantities of installed work and assist with measurement and payment documentation.
• Monitor construction progress and report schedule impacts, delays, and potential claims.
• Observe material deliveries, equipment installation, testing, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Witness testing, inspections, and acceptance procedures as required by project specs.
• Support substantial completion, final acceptance, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Construction inspection

Construction observation

Resident project representative

Startup/commissioning support

Contract compliance

Documentation & reporting

On-site coordination

Education

NICET Certification

APWA-CPII Certification

TCEQ Water Operator License

TCEQ Wastewater Operator License

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

Job description

Job Description: Overview

The Senior Construction Representative is responsible for providing construction observation, inspection, documentation, and contract compliance support for water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects. The position serves as the owner's on-site representative, monitoring construction activities to verify compliance with plans, specifications, permits, safety requirements, approved submittals, and contract documents.

Treatment plant construction experience is a required qualification for this position. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience supporting the construction, expansion, rehabilitation, startup, and commissioning of water and wastewater treatment facilities. Candidates whose experience is primarily limited to pipelines, utility installation, roadway construction, site development, or other horizontal infrastructure projects may not be a strong fit for this role.

Resposibilities

• Perform field inspections and construction observations on water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Monitor contractor activities for compliance with plans, specifications, permits, approved submittals, shop drawings, and contract requirements.
• Observe and document construction means and methods for compliance with project requirements.
• Identify and document deficiencies, non-conforming work, contract discrepancies, safety concerns, and potential risks.
• Verify quantities of installed work and assist with measurement and payment documentation.
• Monitor construction progress and report schedule impacts, delays, and potential claims issues.
• Observe material deliveries, equipment installation, testing activities, startup procedures, and commissioning operations.
• Witness testing, inspections, and acceptance procedures required by project specifications.
• Support substantial completion, final acceptance, and project closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of construction inspection, construction observation, resident project representative, or related field experience on water, wastewater, utility, or public infrastructure projects.
• Minimum five (5) years of direct construction inspection, construction observation, resident project representative, startup support, or commissioning support experience on water and/or wastewater treatment plant projects.
• At least fifty percent (50%) of the candidate's overall construction inspection experience must be associated with water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, process facilities, or treatment process improvements.
• NICET Certification (preferred)
• APWA-CPII Certification (preferred)
• TCEQ Water Operator License
• TCEQ Wastewater Operator License
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at [e-mail] or call [phone].

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers 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.