Field Project Representative 4

DOWL•Bozeman, MT

13h•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.
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
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.
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.
The employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is required to talk and hear.
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands.
The employee 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 as needed.
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)
Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects.
Leads client project meetings.
Reviews the work of others.
May perform some project management tasks.
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
Other duties as assigned.