Senior Resident Project Representative - Burlington, VT

Hoyle, Tanner and Associates, Inc.; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoyle Tanner is seeking a Senior Resident Project Representative to join our New England Municipal Engineering Division, based in Burlington, VT, with travel to job sites. The role emphasizes field inspections, contract interpretation, and coordination with clients and contractors.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years of construction inspection experience, civil engineering education, and relevant certifications. The firm values collaboration, professional growth, and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Associates or BS in Civil Engineering or related field, or meets experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Record site observations in daily reports and report issues and discrepancies to supervisory personnel
• Read and understand contract plans, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and special provisions
• Conduct simple field testing of construction materials and report on test results
• Produce simple drawings, tracings, maps, and technical computations to describe and report on observed construction operations
• Use engineering tools such as transit level, rotary laser, GPS to measure and verify installed construction quantities
• Be actively involved with client and contractor in resolution of any discrepancies or construction issues
• Document observed field conditions
• Process contractor progress payments for review and approval by supervisory personnel
• Coordinate inspection of construction materials and understand test methods and interpretation of results
• Develop understanding of project budget, scope of services, project development, and provide updates
• Monitor and review spent hours and dollars vs percent complete and advise to stay on schedule
• Develop professional relationships with clients
• Develop proficiency in software programs and other tools to support inspection and review processes
• Demonstrate strong technical report writing and knowledge of proposal development
• Provide suggestions to resolve timeline and budget issues
• Provide peer mentoring for new staff

Skills

Civil engineering basics

Field inspection

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Associates or BS in Civil Engineering or related field

OSHA 10 Construction or Hazwoper certification

NICET/ACI/NETTCP certification (or eligible)

Tools

Transit level

Rotary laser

GPS

Job description

Hoyle Tanner is seeking a Senior Resident Project Representative to join our New England Municipal Engineering Division.We have a full slate of projects that will soon be going into the construction phase, and we need you! This position is based out of our Burlington, VT office but will require travel to job sites.

We are a welcoming, collaborative, respectful, encouraging, and diverse community where you can achieve your career goals.

As a Senior Resident Project Representative, you will:

• Record site observations in daily reports and report issues and discrepancies to supervisory personnel
• Read and understand contract plans, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and special provisions
• Conduct simple field testing of construction materials and report on test results
• Produce simple drawings, tracings, maps, and technical computations to describe and report on observed construction operations
• Use engineering tools such as transit level, rotary laser, GPS or others to measure and verify installed construction quantities
• Use good judgment and supervisory guidance for limited field changes according to prescribed policies and procedures and with input from direct supervisors
• Be actively involved with client and contractor in resolution of any discrepancies or construction issues
• Document observed field conditions
• Obtain a general understanding of the construction project schedule and the logical sequence of construction activities
• Process contractor progress payments for review and approval by supervisory personnel
• Coordinate inspection of construction materials and have a general understanding of test methods and interpretation of results
• Develop an understanding of project budget, scope of services, project development, and provide updates and recommendations to your supervisor in maintaining schedule and budget
• Monitor and review spent hours and dollars versus percent complete in relation to project timelines and budget and provide recommendations to the Project Manager to stay on track
• Understand the client's organization and develop professional relationships with clients
• Develop proficiency in software programs and other tools to support construction inspection and review processes
• Demonstrate strong technical report writing and develop knowledge of proposal development
• Provide suggestions to resolve project timeline issues and budget issues
• Provide peer mentoring for new construction technician staff

Requirements:

• Associates or BS in Civil Engineering or related field, or meets experience requirements
• 15+ years of construction inspection or related experience
• Certification or ability to become certified in OSHA 10, Construction and Confined Space for Construction or HAZWOPER.
• Certification or ability to become certified in one or more of the programs offered by LPA, NICET, ACI, NETTCP or approved alternate
• Salary is contingent on experience

Hoyle Tanner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants 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. Hoyle Tanner does not currently offer sponsorship and participates in E-Verify.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.