Construction Field Representative

Construction Field Representative

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 the job progress, supervises the testing of materials and systems, and reports on these conditions to the Project Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Examines installation and workmanship for compliance with the approved plans, specifications, shop drawings and referenced standards;
• Pre-examines work for compliance prior to all required inspections by the AHJ;
• Monitors and examines all construction materials, equipment, and supplies for compliance with the contract documents, shop drawings, and submittals;
• As needed provides full-time observation of the roof during its application and maintain 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 A/E;
• Receives and logs samples required to be furnished at the site; notify the Project Manager when they are ready for A/E examination; record the A/E's approval or other action; and maintains custody of approved samples throughout the project for turnover to 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 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 advise the Project Manager on the contractor's progress and all other construction scheduling issues;
• Monitors the schedule, notifies the Project Manager of any slippage in critical path time, makes recommendations on accepting the contractor's proposed schedule recovery plan, and maintains an annotated copy of the schedule that reflects actual progress of the work;
• Observes the contractor's Record Drawings, when provided, at intervals appropriate to the state of construction and shall notify the Architect of any apparent failure by the Contractor to maintain up-to-date records;
• Informs the Project Manager of all inspections by the State Fire Marshal Official (SFMO), local Building Officials and other compliance/enforcement entities to ensure required testing and inspections are completed in an effective and timely manner.;
• Reviews requirements for Special Inspections, schedules SITA as required to meet the requirements of the CO-6b or HECO-6b; and
• Accurately follow written departmental policies and procedures in performance of duties for uniformity.

Required Qualifications include:

• Vocational or technical training in related field;
• Experience in building and infrastructure design, construction administration, and means and methods for all types of major building construction;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the codes and standards referenced in the Contract Documents, which stipulate the requirements for installation and workmanship on the trades involved in the Work. (e.g., ACI, SMACNA, NFPA, NEC, ICC, ASHRAE, etc.);
• Knowledge of construction inspection procedures;
• Knowledge of General Conditions of the Construction Contract;
  Computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft suite products, CADD, Revit, and scheduling software;
• Cost Estimating Skills;
• Ability to read and understand a construction bar chart schedule;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to read and understand documents, plans, and specifications;
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with associates, subordinates, contractors, and the University community;
• Valid driver's license: must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver's licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected for employment, contingent upon a favorable review;
  
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• EIT or demonstrated movement toward professional registration. May be substituted with approval from the Director of Program Management based on knowledge, skills, and experience. Certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) or by the International Code Council (ICC) in the specialty being reviewed/examined, or a Virginia-licensed Architect or Engineer.

Annual continuing…