Construction Field Representative

Department: Facilities & Operations Classification: Compliance/Safety Officer 3 Job Category: Classified Staff Job Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship Pay Band: 04 Salary: $85,000; commensurate with education and experience Criminal Background Check: Yes Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes About the Department:

Ready to start the New Year with a new position as a State employee of Virginia?

We have a wonderful opportunity for you. You’ll be a State employee of Virginia, work at our beautiful Fairfax campus with 677 acres of wooded land, and become part of the George Mason University patriot team.

We’ve got the work. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. We want someone reliable, takes pride in their work, and will make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at George Mason. Your manager can trust that you will get the job done.

George Mason’s Facilities & Campus Operations department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university. So, what’s in it for you?

• Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note - the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval);
• Free tuition, up to 12 credit hours during the academic year, and professional development. Yes, you can earn a college education while earning a salary;
• Commuter Choice Transit Benefit;
• Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan; and
• Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!

• Health/dental/vision benefits; and
• Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).

We think it’s a great opportunity and can’t wait to speak with you. Here’s a partial list of the duties.

The Construction Field Representative is assigned to various projects within the university requiring construction field‑related functions. When assigned, this position works with and reports to the Project Manager who is in charge of the project, and reviews/examines construction work to assure contract compliance with contract documents, monitors job progress, supervises testing of materials and systems, and reports on these conditions to the Project Manager.

• ines installation and workmanship for compliance with approved plans, specifications, shop drawings, and referenced standards.
• Pre‑examines work for compliance before all required inspections by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Monitors and examines all construction materials, equipment, and supplies for compliance with contract documents, shop drawings, and submittals.
• As needed, provides full‑time observation of the roof during its application and maintains a daily written roofing report.
• Notifies the Project Manager if work begins before required shop drawings, product submittals, or samples have been approved by the Architect/Engineer (A/E). Receives and logs samples required to be furnished at the site; notifies the Project Manager when they are ready for A/E examination; records the A/E's approval or other actions; and maintains custody of approved samples throughout the project for turnover to the Project Manager at project completion.
• Notifies the Project Manager of any safety violations, OSHA visits, accident reports, and corrective actions observed. Such reports do not relieve the general contractor of responsibility for safety under the terms of the contract for construction.
• Reviews and provides a recommendation to the Project Manager on the acceptability of all proposals submitted by the contractor for changes initiated by the A/E and Project Manager, when provided, and the acceptability of all claims for change orders initiated by the contractor.
• Throughout construction, reviews the contractor's detailed schedule and advises the Project Manager on the contractor's progress and all other construction scheduling…