Field Project Representative

Overview

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. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

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

The Field Project Representative 4 is responsible for construction observation, administrative duties, and documentation during the construction phase. Applicants must be able to travel away from home for extended periods, and may need night shift and/or weekend work. Duties include interpreting contract plans and specifications; observing and inspecting contractor work; note taking and documentation; preparing pay requests and record keeping; and assisting other staff with RFIs, change orders, and administrative duties.

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) – Proficient
• Market sector software (AASHTOWare, Doc Express, local agency data management software, Newforma, MS Project, Equipment Watch Rental) – Proficient

• Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector
• Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes, and complexities
• Mentors others on technical tasks and skills
• Provides quality control of moderately complex deliverables

Team player who leads small teams (1‑2 people) to complete challenging assignments. Independent thinker who provides clear communication and direction and takes responsibility for results.

• Daily construction reports and project documentation
• Submittal reviews
• In-service inspection reports
• Construction Time Estimates (CTEs)
• Change order support documents (Force account process)

Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Consistently meets budget and schedule expectations. Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks and mentors others.

• Interprets, selects, and employs the following standards with advanced skill:
  • Relationship/order of precedence of contract documents
  • Materials testing and requirements
  • Quantity and quality tracking
  • Local agency, state DOT, EJCDC, ACI, Master Spec, other building codes
• Actively mentors others on interpreting standards

Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects. Leads client project meetings and understands appropriate messaging and legal risks.

Other duties as assigned.

Performs advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others and may perform some project management tasks.

• Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
• Organizes workflow and ensures employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Recruits and hires new employees
• Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
• Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
• Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
• Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Decides on reward and promotion based on performance
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy