Construction Field Representative

Job Description

Reporting to the Supervisory Construction Field Representative (SCFR) the Construction Field Representative (CFR) will provide daily inspections for quality assurance of Capital and/or Non-capital construction projects. Responsibilities include daily reports coordination with contractors for quality control/quality assurance and coordination with other third-party inspectors as required. The position will ensure design compliance during project construction for multiple concurrent construction projects and that projects are constructed according to the approved drawings from construction implementation through addition the position will monitor the construction of projects for general conformance with the programs as defined by the University ensuring compliance with university design and construction standards policies and procedures for quality assurance and control.

The CFR will also:
Assist in the development and management of construction project delivery schedules in compliance with funding authorizations university program requirements and project approval guidelines.
Apply professional design and construction knowledge to monitor assigned projects through construction.
Build consensus and teamwork with a disparate group of stakeholders consultants and contractors.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Construction Technology Engineering or related field and/or training and experience equivalent to a bachelors degree.
Experience with complex building and infrastructure design and construction including all types of major building construction methods.
Demonstrated conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
Working knowledge of site/building design with a basic emphasis on construction processes.
Ability to provide recommendations and construction oversight with excellent communication skills.
Ability to interpret design/construction documents drawings schedules building codes and construction means and methods.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience on state-owned projects with knowledge of Capital Outlay directives and higher education facilities requirements.
Knowledge of scheduling software (MS Project Primavera etc.) Bluebeam Project Management Information System (PMiS) platforms (Procore BIM 360 etc.) and Microsoft Office programs.
Experience with the processes and policies of the Commonwealth of Virginia Construction and Professional Services Manual (CPSM) and/or Virginia Tech CPSM and Virginia Tech Design & Construction Manual.
Understanding of Erosion and Sediment Control measures and installation practices with basic emphasis on compliance inspections reporting and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP) monitoring.

Pay Band

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$80000 to $85000; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

May 28 2026

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

This is a full-time calendar year restricted appointment which may be renewed annually. However there is no presumption of renewal for this appointment. Continuation of this appointment even during the initial year is subject to the availability of funds the need for services and satisfactory performance.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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