Senior Field Engineer & Project Representative

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Resident Project Representative II / Resident Engineer in Boston, MA to oversee field construction on multidisciplinary projects. You will read and interpret drawings, track quantities, maintain daily records, and ensure contract compliance with quality standards.

You will lead progress meetings, supervise junior staff, and collaborate with the Design Project Manager to deliver safe, on-time, within-budget outcomes for complex infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor’s daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used
• Review construction materials for Contract compliance
• Track quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptance
• Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings
• Conduct observations of the installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems
• Identify nonconforming work, develop project punchlists and maintain until corrected
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance
• Assist with project audit/closeout
• Work under general supervision of a Design Project Manager
• Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Technology

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is seeking a Resident Project Representative II / Resident Engineer in Boston, MA to oversee field construction on multidisciplinary projects. You will read and interpret drawings, track quantities, maintain daily records, and ensure contract compliance with quality standards.

You will lead progress meetings, supervise junior staff, and collaborate with the Design Project Manager to deliver safe, on-time, within-budget outcomes for complex infrastructure projects.