Senior Field Construction & QA Lead

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) is seeking a Senior Resident Project Representative to serve as the engineer's on-site field liaison during construction, providing construction observation, contract administration support, and quality assurance oversight to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and the ability to read drawings, shop drawings, and schedules, along with travel readiness and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in construction administration, construction observation, inspection, infrastructure projects, or engineering consulting.
• Experience serving as a Resident Project Representative, Construction Manager, Owner's Representative, Senior Inspector, or similar role.
• Working knowledge of EJCDC contract documents, public infrastructure construction, and construction administration procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, shop drawings, schedules, and contract documents.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Relevant certifications such as NICET, ICC, ACI, DOT Inspector, OSHA, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Engineer's on-site representative throughout construction activities.
• Monitor project progress and conformance with approved plans, specifications, permits, and contract requirements.
• Maintain continuous communication with project management and engineering staff regarding project status, risks, and field conditions.
• Provide objective observations and recommendations concerning construction progress and compliance.
• Support project delivery objectives while maintaining professional independence and contractual authority limitations.
• Facilitate communication among project stakeholders to support efficient project execution.
• Mentor junior inspectors, construction observers, and field personnel.
• Promote consistency in field documentation, reporting standards, and observation procedures.
• Assist in training field staff on contract administration processes and quality assurance requirements.
• Foster a collaborative project environment among internal and external stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to construction services practices.
• Serve as a primary field contact for Owners, Contractors, regulatory representatives, and project stakeholders.
• Assist the Engineer in maintaining positive client relationships throughout project execution.
• Provide timely and professional communication regarding project status, milestones, and field observations.
• Support Owner engagement by facilitating information requests and project updates through appropriate channels.
• Represent the firm's commitment to quality, professionalism, and technical excellence.
• Conduct construction observations to determine whether work is generally proceeding in accordance with contract documents.
• Identify, document, and report nonconforming, defective, incomplete, or potentially deficient work.
• Monitor testing, inspections, equipment start-ups, and commissioning activities.
• Verify compliance with approved shop drawings, specifications, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Track corrective actions and monitor resolution of quality-related issues.
• Assist in punch list development, project closeout, and final acceptance activities.
• Maintain quality records and documentation supporting project compliance.
• Review contractor schedules, shop drawing schedules, and schedules of values.
• Monitor construction progress against approved schedules and milestones.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, progress meetings, coordination meetings, and stakeholder workshops.
• Provide schedule-related observations and recommendations to project leadership.
• Assist in identifying potential schedule impacts and construction sequencing concerns.
• Support planning for major inspections, testing activities, and project milestones.
• Identify and communicate project risks, delays, conflicts, and compliance concerns.
• Document incidents, accidents, environmental releases, security concerns, and reportable events.
• Monitor project activities for adherence to contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Escalate issues requiring engineering review or contractual interpretation.
• Maintain comprehensive records supporting project decisions and dispute avoidance.
• Assist project teams in minimizing risks associated with schedule, quality, and project delivery.
• Coordinate with engineering, environmental, geotechnical, construction, surveying, and project management teams.
• Support collaboration between Owners, Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
• Facilitate timely communication of project information and engineering directives.
• Assist with gathering information necessary for project execution and issue resolution.
• Support multidisciplinary project delivery objectives through effective coordination.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contract requirements.
• Assist in reviewing applications for payment based on work completed and materials delivered.
• Maintain records of contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors.
• Review and track shop drawings, submittals, samples, change orders, and field directives.
• Support contract administration activities through accurate documentation and reporting.
• Assist project managers with contract-related issue identification and resolution.
• Provide field-based technical observations regarding construction activities.
• Interpret plans, specifications, shop drawings, and contract requirements.
• Support engineering teams by documenting field conditions and constructability concerns.
• Evaluate contractor recommendations and proposed modifications for engineering review.
• Assist with verification of operational testing, commissioning activities, and startup procedures.
• Support project closeout through review of operation manuals, maintenance manuals, certifications, and record documentation.
• Promote positive client experiences that strengthen long-term business relationships.
• Identify opportunities for additional services, future phases, and client support needs.
• Support project managers in maintaining client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
• Participate in industry events, professional organizations, and client engagement activities as appropriate.
• Contribute to the firm's reputation for construction administration and project delivery excellence.
• Monitor and report project progress against schedule and contractual milestones.
• Maintain detailed daily reports, project logs, meeting records, and field documentation.
• Track quality observations, corrective actions, testing activities, and project compliance metrics.
• Provide periodic project status reports to engineering and management teams.
• Measure contractor adherence to approved schedules, submittal requirements, and project deliverables.
• Support project performance evaluations through accurate and timely reporting of field data.
• Maintain leadership boundaries with regard to authority.

Skills

RPR experience

Contract administration

Quality assurance

Reading plans & specs

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Eng./Construction Mgmt.

Certifications (NICET/ICC/ACI/DOT/OSHA) preferred

Job description

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) is seeking a Senior Resident Project Representative to serve as the engineer's on-site field liaison during construction, providing construction observation, contract administration support, and quality assurance oversight to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and the ability to read drawings, shop drawings, and schedules, along with travel readiness and