Field Project Representative 4

DOWL • Bellevue, WA

19d • $44 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Project Representative 4 is responsible for a wide range of construction observation, administrative duties, and documentation during the construction phase of projects. Due to the field nature of this position, applicants must have the ability to travel away from their home location for extended periods of time to work on-site at construction projects. The position may also require night shift and/or weekend work as necessary. This position includes, but is not limited to, interpreting contract plans and specifications, observing and inspecting work performed by contractors to evaluate compliance with contract documents, note taking and documentation, preparation of pay requests and record keeping. The person in this position may also assist other Construction Engineering and Inspection staff with responding to requests for information, change orders and other field/construction administrative duties as needed.

Requirements

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient
• Market Sector Software (AASHTOWare, DocExpress, local agency data management software, Newforma, MS Project, Equipment Watch Rental) - Proficient
• Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector
• Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes, and complexities
• Mentors others on technical tasks and skills
• Provides quality control of moderately complex deliverables
• Team player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments.
• Is an independent thinker who provides clear communication and direction to others and takes responsibility for their results.
• Produces the following independently and oversees others with less experience: Daily construction reports and project documentation, Submittal reviews, In-service inspection reports, Construction Time Estimates (CTEs), Change order support documents (Force account process)
• Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort.
• Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.
• Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks.
• Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks.
• Mentors others on above.
• Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.
• Interprets, selects, and employs the following standards with advanced skill: Relationship/order of precedence of contract documents, Materials testing and requirements, Quantity and quality tracking, Local agency, state DOT, EJCDC, ACI, MasterSpec, other building codes
• Actively mentors others on interpreting standards
• Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects.
• Leads client project meetings.
• Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks.
• Performs advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector.
• Operates with a high level of autonomy.
• Reviews the work of others.
• May perform some project management tasks.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Years of experience required: 6 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 5 years
• All certifications required by local jurisdiction (e.g., ODOT Drilled Shaft, Traffic Signals, etc.)
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.

Nice To Haves

• QCCS optional
• Bridge Inspection Team Lead optional
• PE Optional

Responsibilities

• Interpreting contract plans and specifications
• Observing and inspecting work performed by contractors to evaluate compliance with contract documents
• Note taking and documentation
• Preparation of pay requests and record keeping
• Assisting other Construction Engineering and Inspection staff with responding to requests for information, change orders and other field/construction administrative duties as needed.

Benefits

• DOWL offers a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) (including employer contribution)
• Other benefits include flexible spending account, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, dependent care account, employee assistance program, a 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching, profit sharing, student debt repayment,  paid time off, paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues at a minimum of 16 days per year and accruals being on first day of employment.
• Employees also receive nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree