Construction Representative

Overview

The Construction Representative is responsible for overseeing the work of contractors and commissioning agents involved in the construction, improvement, and/or commissioning of projects. Construction Representatives are responsible for monitoring the progress of the construction team throughout the construction, commissioning, closeout, and warranty phase of capital improvement projects. Construction Representatives may be assigned multiple projects of varying degrees of complexity at multiple sites.

Construction Representatives perform work under limited supervision, with broad latitude in exercising independent judgment.

• Acts as a field representative to ensure that all work is completed according to the requirements outlined in the contract documents
• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the project team to solve constructability issues as they arise over the course of a project
• Monitors the contractor’s submittal register/log and actively tracks the status of submittals. May help facilitate submittal reviews by various departmental stakeholders
• Reviews Contractor’s certified payroll submissions and may periodically perform labor standards interviews to ensure that field personnel are receiving the appropriate wages
• Maintains electronic files for all project documentation in the designated Project Management Information System (PMIS), including correspondence, daily logs, inspection and tests reports, submittals, transmittals, etc
• Ensures contractors maintain accurate as-built documentation and that the Project Design Engineer (PDE) reviews as-builts periodically and in conjunction with PDE-required field inspections
• Assists Operations and Maintenance (O&M) departments with their review of O&M submittals, including manuals, spare part lists, asset induction information. Ensure that O&M departments receive appropriate training
• Monitors and reports on the progress of functional testing, operational demonstration, commissioning, and construction closeout
• Performs warranty inspections and assists O&M departments with resolving issues during the warranty period
• Work may include other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction management and construction contract administration
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in water, wastewater, or stormwater
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Share Point
• Experience using a PMIS (e.g., eBuilder, Procore, Oracle Unifier) for construction
• Experience with Alternative Project Delivery
• Ability to read and interpret plans, details, schedules, and specifications
• Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods across various disciplines and technical areas, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire suppression
• Knowledge and experience with problem solving skills, including identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and propose solutions
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, team building and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to be an independent thinker capable of solving problems within a team environment by analyzing technical issues, applying underlying principles, and delivering cost-effective solutions that provide value to clients

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Deductible could be covered 100% through Garner Health
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Coverages – Added coverage options
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Competitive Base Salary
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Professional Development Incentives – Bonuses for earning your P.E. License
• Milhouse University (Cross-Functional Training) – Internal training with PDH credits
• Employee Education & Development Program – Tuition assistance and learning opportunities
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave – We’ll even cover a year of diapers
• Extracurricular Sports Teams – Summer Volleyball and Softball
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Referral Bonus – Get paid for…