Construction Project Representative -- Water/Wastewater

Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast. GMC is seeking a Construction Project Representative to join our South Carolina teams and provide support on-going projects. The ideal candidate will have experience working on water/wastewater construction projects. Foundational Builds on field experience with expectation to make significant contributions to the team efforts for the benefit of the client Upholds the firm's values and standards for project delivery and client management Expresses understanding of quality assurance while observing the progress of construction projects Acts as directed by and und er supervision of the Project Engineer Technical Reviews pay requests, submittals, field tests and other contract documents related to construction Conducts on-site observations of contractor's work to assist in determining if the work is proceeding in accordance with contract documents Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and awareness of plans and specifications, as well as the General Conditions of contracts Demonstrates thorough understanding of regulatory requirements from different local, regional, state and federal agencies Familiarity with general survey drafting standards and general construction drawing standards Ability to apply technical skills to routine projects with minimal supervision Visit construction sites to observe progress and to determine general conformance to engineering plans and specifications QN QC 1. Executes cross discipline checks and coordination 2. Recognizes and reports risk management issues to Senior Designer as appropriate Professional Competencies Client And Customer Focus Assists in learning the needs of assigned clients Attends construction progress meetings Communicate with clients with the knowledge and under direction of Project Engineer Understand the profession's ethical obligation to Client and the public welfare Team Orientation Serves as engineer's liaison with contractor Assists with coordination of work with professional engineers, surveyors, technicians, environmental personnel, city code enforcement officials and construction crews Company Perspective Represent the firm in all aspects of project and assignments to prospective employees, clients, and the communities we serve Reinforce GMC standards and Core Values to others Communication Produces clear and concise records and daily reports in accordance with company procedures Ability to respond to common inquiries from contractors, surveyors, survey field personnel, city code enforcement or regulatory agencies Communicate with clients with the knowledge and under direction of Project Engineer Ability to effectively present information in oral and written format Continuous Improvement Demonstrates continuous improvement with initiative, adaptability, quantity and quality of work Ability to respond to common inquiries from contractors, surveyors, survey field personnel, city code enforcement or regulatory agencies Communicate with clients with the knowledge and under direction of Project Engineer Continually participate in Individual Development planning Service Participate in community service activities and understand implications of involvement

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years experience
High School Diploma
Ability to work outside and on job sites and rights-of-way of varying topography and condition
Construction Representatives will be expected to travel to various work sites to perform field work
Company cars and/or rental vehicles shall be utilized to travel between work sites

Responsibilities

Reviews pay requests, submittals, field tests and other contract documents related to construction
Conducts on-site observations of contractor's work to assist in determining if the work is proceeding in accordance with contract documents
Visit construction sites to observe progress and to determine general conformance to engineering plans and specifications
Executes cross discipline checks and coordination
Recognizes and reports risk management issues to Senior Designer as appropriate
Assists in learning the needs of assigned clients
Attends construction progress meetings
Communicate with clients with the knowledge and under direction of Project Engineer
Serves as engineer's liaison with contractor
Assists with coordination of work with professional engineers, surveyors, technicians, environmental personnel, city code enforcement officials and construction crews
Represent the firm in all aspects of project and assignments to prospective employees, clients, and the communities we serve
Reinforce GMC standards and Core Values to others
Produces clear and concise records and daily reports in accordance with company procedures
Ability to respond to common inquiries from contractors, surveyors, survey field personnel, city code enforcement or regulatory agencies Communicate with clients with the knowledge and under direction of Project Engineer
Ability to effectively present information in oral and written format
Demonstrates continuous improvement with initiative, adaptability, quantity and quality of work Ability to respond to common inquiries from contractors, surveyors, survey field personnel, city code enforcement or regulatory agencies Communicate with clients with the knowledge and under direction of Project Engineer
Continually participate in Individual Development planning
Participate in community service activities and understand implications of involvement