Field Project Representative ; Mid level

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The Field Project Representative 3 is responsible for a wide range of construction observation, administrative duties, and documentation during the construction phase of projects. Due to the field nature of this position, applicants must have the ability to travel away from their home location for extended periods of time to work on-site at construction projects. The position may also require night shift and/or weekend work as necessary.

This position includes, but is not limited to, interpreting contract plans and specifications, observing and inspecting work performed by contractors to evaluate compliance with contract documents, note taking and documentation, preparation of pay requests and record keeping. The person in this position may also assist other Construction Engineering and Inspection staff with responding to requests for information, change orders and other field/construction administrative duties as needed.

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient
• Market Sector Software (AASHTOWare, Doc Express, local agency data management software, Newforma, MS Project, Blue Book Rental) - Developed Understanding

• Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals
• Performs moderately complex design tasks independently
• Effectively divides projects into individual tasks
• Leads technical effort on small projects
• Provides quality control of basic deliverables

Team player who is able to follow on large, complex projects and lead a small team on simple tasks. Anticipates the needs of other technical disciplines and takes responsibility for their results.

Produces the following independently:

• Daily construction reports and project documentation
• Submittal reviews
• In-service inspection reports
• Construction Time Estimates (CTEs)
• Force account procedures for extra work

Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.

Proficiently selects from and employs the following standards:

• 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

Frequent client communications. Resolves issues on small projects. Attend client meetings. Consistently uses situationally appropriate communication tools (e.g., email versus phone versus in-person).

Other duties as assigned.

Performs moderate to advanced levels of technical work on larger and more complex projects as assigned by the market sector. Operates with a moderate level of autonomy. Work is reviewed by others. May assist with some project management tasks.

None

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Years of experience required: 4 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 3 years

• All certifications required by local jurisdiction (e.g., ODOT Drilled Shaft, Traffic Signals, etc.)
• QCCS optional
• Bridge Inspection Team Lead optional
• PE optional
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Ability to add,…