Field Project Representative

Field Project Representative 2 | DOWL

DOWL is a top‑ranked, multi‑disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in‑house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction‑Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

DOWL provides a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and financial well‑being of our full‑time employees and their families. Benefits include a High Deductible Health Plan with an HSA (including employer contribution), flexible spending account, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, dependent care account, employee assistance program, a 401(k) plan with discretionary employer matching, profit sharing, student debt repayment, paid time off, and paid holidays.

PTO accrues at a minimum of 16 days per year and accruals begin on the first day of employment. Employees also receive nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

$34.37 – $51.56

Our Construction Engineering and Inspection team plays a critical role in turning plans into reality; safely, on time, and within budget. Successful construction is a team effort, requiring close coordination between owners, engineers, and contractors. Our experts provide full‑service construction administration as well as specialized inspection and testing services for a wide range of infrastructure.

Are you ready to be a vital part of delivering impactful infrastructure and construction projects? We are seeking a Field Project Representative 2 who thrives in dynamic field environments and is passionate about ensuring quality, compliance, and precision throughout the construction process. In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of construction observation, documentation, and administrative duties during the construction phase.

You will interpret contract plans and specifications, observe and inspect contractor work for compliance, and maintain detailed project records—including notes, reports, and pay requests. Your attention to detail and ability to keep accurate documentation will directly influence project success and client satisfaction.

This is a hands‑on, field‑based position that offers the opportunity to work directly on‑site where the action happens. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be willing and able to travel for extended periods and may be required to work night shifts and weekends, as necessary. You will also collaborate closely with other Construction Engineering and Inspection staff, supporting field administration tasks such as RFIs, change orders, and more.

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) – Developing
• Market Sector Software (AASHTOWare, Doc Express, local agency data management software, Newforma) – Developed Understanding
• Solid understanding of technical fundamentals
• Performs basic technical tasks with market sector with limited oversight
• Performs quality control of basic deliverables
• Eager to learn and expand skill set
• Team player who follows the direction of others, asks good questions, retains information provided, and shares information with those less experienced
• Daily construction reports and project documentation
• Submittal reviews
• In‑service inspection reports
• Force account procedures for extra work
• Moderate understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets; predicts level of effort; monitors results on moderately complex projects
• Relationship/order of precedence of contract documents; materials testing and requirements; quantity and quality tracking
• Limited direct client interaction, responds to emails, attends meetings, answers questions/comments with limited autonomy
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Years of experience required: 2 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 1 year