Construction Project Representative Missoula, MT

WGM Group is seeking aConstruction Representativeto join our dynamic planning and design firm in Missoula MT located in the beautiful Northern Rockies. WGM Group is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary civil engineering firm including planning & design survey environmental and natural resource management with office locations in Bozeman Kalispell Missoula and Hamilton.

This position is responsible for a wide range of construction administration observation documentation and estimating during the construction phase of civil engineering projects. This role will generally work with project managers on a variety of projects and may be involved early in the design process and throughout project construction and closeout.

Role & Responsibilities:

As an integral player in our firm you will:

• Coordinate and monitor of all infrastructure construction and schedule for wet/dry utilities site dirt work grading sewer water stormwater ponds curb and gutter sidewalk roads and conduct weekly progress meetings.
• Perform schedule shop drawing constructability and final plan reviews.
• Complete construction estimating take off and project bidding of all construction phases and scheduling.
• Write contracts and special provisions.
• Perform construction observation for contract compliance such as inspecting underground utilities testing major concrete pours checking geotechnical work construction changes check shop drawings general work progress and photos.
• Coordinate testing efforts with subconsultants and contractor.
• Complete daily and monthly reports including work progress to date percent completion amount of contract spent review schedules approve pay applications.
• Coordinate with PMs and assist with design efforts as assigned.
• Coordinate project field orders and change orders.

Qualifications:

As a valued member of our team you will have at a minimum:

• Bachelors Degree in construction management civil engineering surveying or a related field and two (2) or more years of job-related work experience.
• -OR- 6 years of job-related work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to interpret schematics or engineering sketches.
• Ability to manage time effectively prioritize and work within tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to work in a team and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of the utility industry (water sewer storm drain).

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Skill in AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Experience in the civil field preferred.

Compensation & Benefits Package:

WGM Group promotes a healthy work-life balance offering both flexible and hybrid work addition WGM provides hourly pay to all employees; all hours worked over 40/week are eligible for overtime compensation.

WGM offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance flex spending accounts retirement savings plan (401K) with matching contributions generous PTO holiday pay and a bonus and profit-sharing incentive.

WGM Group supports the professional development of employees by helping to offset professional licensing and offering Education Cost Assistance for training and continuing education programs.