Field Project Representative 4

DOWL•Billings, MT

1d•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

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Proficient in Market Sector Software (AASHTOWare, DocExpress, local agency data management software, Newforma, MS Project, Equipment Watch Rental)
Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector
Ability to travel away from home location for extended periods of time to work on-site at construction projects
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.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
6 years of experience required
5 years of experience required with advanced degree
All certifications required by local jurisdiction (e.g., ODOT Drilled Shaft, Traffic Signals, etc.)
Valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes
Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands
May occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus

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
Daily construction reports and project documentation
Submittal reviews
In-service inspection reports
Construction Time Estimates (CTEs)
Change order support documents (Force account process)
Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
Recruits and hires new employees
Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees
Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
Decides on reward and promotion based on performance
Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy