Construction Resident Project Representative (Water)

The importance of water to the health of our world cant be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods droughts and storms increases the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for whats next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

Youll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for

Our US East Water business has an opening for a Resident Project Representative (or Construction Inspector) whose experience is focused in the area of water and wastewater facility and pipeline construction. As a Project Representative (Inspector) you will be responsible for performing field verification of conformance with contract documents for medium and large water and wastewater projects managed from our Bowie MD and/or Chantilly VA offices. Projects may include water distribution lines gravity sewer lines wastewater pump stations and water and wastewater treatment plants.

This position will be part-time as needed beginning with 40 hours per week of work but may decrease in hours per week throughout the year.

Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Represent GHD as the on-site primary liaison between the construction manager Owner and the Contractor throughout construction of the project
• Provide on-site observation of construction activities including reviewing products against approved submittals
• Administer weekly onsite coordination meetings with the Contractor Owner and other stakeholders
• Coordinate and oversee third-party materials testing including but not limited to soils and concrete
• Work with client operations staff as required to coordinate shutdowns and other construction activities that affect Owner operations
• Maintain an on-site set of redline drawings documenting final installed materials/equipment along with any project deviations
• Assist with contract closeout documentation
• Assist in construction schedule reviews
• Acquire and maintain all certificates submittals testing reports operations and maintenance manuals and other related construction correspondence
• Utilize GHD web-based document management system or alternative document management systems deemed appropriate by project team for all construction documentation including submittals RFIs change management daily field reports inspections and any other contract documentation

What you will bring to the team:

• High School Diploma / GED; degrees certifications and other documented training and education is a plus
• 8-15 years of experience in general contracting construction inspection and/or construction management with a focus on water wastewater and stormwater projects
• Experience with reading and understanding construction plans and specifications
• Familiar with the current standards and specifications for Soil Erosion & Sediment Control
• Familiar with various construction means and methods of pipeline identification tracing pressure testing and installation procedures
• Experience working with multiple subcontractors and demonstrated effective communication with clients Owners and Contractors
• Strong computer skills with the ability to use multiple platforms and devices for documentation and communication such as MS Word Excel and Teams and tablets cameras and mobile devices.
• Able and willing to work in the field 90-100% of the time

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Benefits:

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service

Salary Range: $29.50-$49.50 based on experience and location.

As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race color religion genetic information national origin sex (including same sex) sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age disability or handicap citizenship status service member status or any other category protected by federal state or local law.