Senior On-Site Construction Rep: 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

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.