Construction Field Representative

Department: Facilities

Classification: Compliance/Safety Officer 3

Job Category:Classified Staff

Job Type:FullTime

Work Schedule:Fulltime (1.0 FTE 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax VA

Workplace Type:On Site Required

Pay Band:04

Salary:Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check:Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

About the Department:

George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students faculty and staff.

About the Position:

Want a work on a beautiful college campus with 677 acres of wooded land Then start a new career as a state employee of Virginia. Weve got the work. We have a great team. Now we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. We want someone who is 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 Masons Facilities department is committed to providing a safe functional and clean community experience at the university. So whats in it for you

Great benefits for you

• Lots of leave including paid annual leave paid holidays paid sick leave paid twoweek winter break (please note the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval);
• Tuition exemption and professional development;
• Commuter Choice Transit Benefit which includes a van pool subsidy;
• Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan;
• Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants events and more; and
• Company provided uniforms tools and equipment.

For you and your family

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

We think its a wonderful opportunity. Heres what the job looks like....

Responsibilities:

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 that 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.

Construction Oversight and Observations

• Examines installation and workmanship for compliance with approved plans specifications shop drawings and referenced standards;
• Preexamines work for compliance prior to all required inspections by the AHJ;
• Monitors and examines all construction materials equipment and supplies for compliance with contract documents shop drawings and submittals;
• Provides fulltime observation of the roof during its application and maintains a daily written roofing report as needed;
• 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; notifies the Project Manager when they are ready for A/E examination; records the A/Es 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 contractors detailed schedule and advises the Project Manager on the contractors 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 contractors proposed schedule recovery plan and maintains an annotated copy of the schedule that reflects actual progress of work;
• Observes the contractors record drawings when provided at intervals appropriate to the state of construction and notifies the Architect of any apparent failure by the contractor to maintain uptodate 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; and
• Reviews requirements for special inspections and schedules SITA as required to meet the requirements of the CO6b or HECO6b. Accurately follows written departmental policies and procedures in performance of duties for uniformity.

Reporting and Documentation

• Responsible for creating documenting and filing all field related reports weekly reports eBuider processes information logs and inspections for the project in the project folder;
• Responsible for reviewing record asbuilt drawings specifications O&M manuals and other material submitted by the contractor;
• Reports to the Project Manager and records in eBuilder issues or notifications when they occur including any notifications from contractor of dates and times that services will be disrupted when safety requirements are not being followed presence of and activities performed by owners testing and inspection agents and all tests performed by the contractor; and
• Maintains at the site a copy of the project schedule with notations highlighting etc. that show work to date and any changes made in the CPM schedule and makes recommendations to the Project Manager as appropriate concerning the contractors conformance to the schedule and/or recovery plans.

Project Coordination Progress and Performance

• Reviews contractors schedule on a continual basis. Carefully monitors construction and milestones as it relates to schedule and deadlines. Recognizes and reports scheduling pitfalls;
• Monitors schedule and progress to accommodate university requirements and avoid potential conflict with university operations. Keeps PM supervisor and other appropriate personnel informed of construction schedule impacts unforeseen delays and projected completion dates;
• Observes consultants onsite work and keeps Project Manager or supervisor apprised of performance;
• Reviews field related pay requests and invoices. Approves corrects or rejects requests. Recommends denial or corrections when request is inaccurate or when noncompliant work has been noted and not corrected;
• Keeps Architect/Engineer and Project Manager or supervisor informed of any actual or potential problems;
• Provides recommendations to Project Manager concerning cost and time implications of changed conditions;
• Accurately monitors and verifies contractor time and material charges when appropriate;
• Regularly reviews contractors on site asbuilt drawings at all pay meetings; and
• Identifies and tracks potential change order situations. Reviews costs of and delays associated with change orders. Together with the A/E and Project Manager makes recommendations on approval of change orders. Prepares field change orders and formal changes as directed by the Project Manager for signature by the Director. Maintains change order logs. Monitors project allowances and contingencies obtaining Directors approval for expenditures as required. Maintains current working estimate projections for overall project costs.

Other Related Duties as Assigned

• Supports the supervisor and project manager in completing other related duties and reports as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• 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 Office 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 maintain professional relationships with associates subordinates contractors and the university community;
• Annual continuing education required for DHCD certifications ICC Building Official certifications or engineering registrations or 10 hours of continuing education completed annually on subject areas related to the position duties;
• 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 orVirginialicensed Architect or Engineer; and
• Must currently possess an appropriate active valid motor vehicle operators license that meets all of GMUs requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Masons Vehicle Use Policy 1411 The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the drivers licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in related field.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration applicants must apply for theConstruction Field Representative at and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a resume.

Posting Open Date: December 5 2024

For Full Consideration Apply by: December 20 2024

Open Until Filled:Yes