Resident Project Representative - Water - Boston

Date:
Aug 21, 2026

Location:

MA, US Burlington, MA, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :
Black & Veatch Corporation

Req  : 116635

Opportunity Type :
Staff

Relocation eligible :
No

Full time/Part time :
Full-Time

Project Only Hire :
No

Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on‑site, hands‑on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product.

Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering. The Resident Project Representative is responsible for providing subcontractors/craft with information and direction, as outlined within contract specifications, to allow work to proceed as scheduled. Has authority to interpret technical requirements and provides solutions in conjunction.

• Provides technical direction/interpretation of design drawings and specification requirements, as well as general guidance to subcontractors on overall design .
• Provides commercial direction, interpretation of subcontracts, and administers discipline specific or assigned contract requirements in coordination with Field .
• Subcontract Administrator or Procurement Manager .
• Reviews, maintains records, and responds to Contractor Requests as assigned .
• Monitors assigned subcontractor(s) for compliance with subcontract technical requirements .
• Monitors discipline construction activities for compliance with the CPM schedule .
• Prepares and issues all discipline extra work authorization requests (RFMPs/WAs) with the approval of the Project Field Manager
• Coordinates with Field . Subcontract Administrator as needed .
• Maintains a daily log for site record purposes .
• Completes quantity take-offs as required to support construction planning and invoice approval .
• Reviews all subcontractor progress payment requests for acceptance .
• Monitors technical service representative (supplier) daily logs and reviews/approves their timesheets .
• Compiles and maintains Conformed to Construction Records drawing and list markups as assigned .
• Directs site document control activities for design documents .
• Assists Field Quality Assurance Manager in performing inspections and verification of tests .
• Adheres to safety and quality standards as appropriate for level of duties and accountabilities .
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements .
• Provides commercial direction, interpretation of subcontracts, and administers discipline specific or assigned contract requirements in coordination with Field Subcontract Administrator or Procurement Manager .
• Acts in capacity of a "lead person " Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction except as assigned

• Fifteen (15) years of construction resident engineering or related experience administering public works construction projects.
• Previous RE experience in water pipeline construction is preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering or related field from either an ABET accredited program in the USA or an engineering program, offered by a foreign institution, accepted as valid in the…