Field Engineer / Resident Project Representative

Stanley Consultants•Salt Lake City, UT

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career! Stanley Consultants, Inc is looking for a Resident Project Representative for our Salt Lake City, Utah office. The Resident Project Representative acts as a Field Engineer on Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) projects and supports the Project Engineer. Performs daily on-site observation of the construction work compared to the project’s plans and specifications. Manages the completion of these observations through Resident Project Representatives, Construction Inspectors and Material Technicians.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum of 3 up to 10 years of experience in engineering and/or construction management
Experience performing field engineering duties for the Utah Department of Transportation strongly preferred
Excellent visualization, communication and documentation skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet) and an individual capable of performing in an unsupervised capacity.
A general knowledge of construction techniques and an ability to read plans and specs is mandatory. Especially experience with UDOT plans, specifications, policies and procedures for project delivery and construction.
Proven ability to distribute learned knowledge to other Resident Project Representatives, Construction Observer’s and Material Testing Technicians.
Ability to assist Construction Manager/Resident Engineer with many of their tasks and to be able to fill the Construction Managers/Resident Engineer’s role temporarily in their absence.
Willingness to help in performing on site material testing.
Aptitude to act as a positive representative of the Stanley Consultants, Inc. core values and an active participation in an outside professional organization or internal Stanley committees (i.e., Group Safety Committee, MAC, etc.)
Dependent upon project specific requirements and Client requests, this position may require an individual with specific expertise in sub elements of construction. Some examples, although not exhaustive are: Traffic Control (AATSA), Material Testing (Soils, Concrete), Structural Welding, Landscaping, Dry Utilities, Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Roadway Pavement.
Usually involves diversified work within general procedures, requiring frequent judgment and initiative. Only exceptional cases outside of general procedures referred to manager.
The position requires the ability to work at and easily maneuver around construction sites in various weather conditions, lift and transport up to 50 lbs., and possibly climb ladders, scaffolding, trenches etc. Fear of heights or confined spaces could create a significant hardship.
The position will require performing work throughout the state of Utah especially along the Wasatch Front and in southern Utah. This position may require some out of town work assignments. If so, per diem and housing arrangements will be provided by the company. Work hours of this position are not defined and will vary week to week as we are required to work at all times that the general contractor is on-site performing substantial work activities.
Operating or being in the vicinity of a nuclear density gauge may be required at times. If requested by the Company, the member must be able to meet the criteria established by the Federal Government for operation of this equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing field engineering duties for the Utah Department of Transportation strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares weekly status reports
Coordinate progress meetings with the contractor and owner
Manages the submittal and shop drawing review process
Monitors project construction budgets
Monitors internal project budgets
Ensures Stanley staff’s compliance with the Group Safety manual
Analyzes and negotiates change orders
Resolves contractor questions and drawing clarifications
Maintains active client communications and assists the Business Development Manager or others with marketing, interviews and proposal preparation.
Provides corporate support as requested to the Construction Services Chief, Group Safety Manager, Human Resources, Accounting and Line Management.