Field Project Representative 5

DOWL • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Why DOWL? DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. Construction Engineering and Inspection Our Construction Engineering and Inspection team plays a critical role in turning plans into reality; safely, on time, and within budget. We understand that successful construction is a team effort, requiring close coordination between owners, engineers, and contractors. Our experts provide full-service construction administration as well as specialized inspection and testing services for a wide range of infrastructure, including roads, bridges, docks, retaining walls, sign supports, and reservoirs. If you're a detail-oriented professional who thrives in the fast-paced, hands-on environment of construction and takes pride in delivering quality results, we invite you to join a team that’s building with purpose and precision. Summary The Field Project Representative 5 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) - Advanced
• Market Sector Software (AASHTOWare, DocExpress, local agency data management software, Newforma, MS Project/Primavera, Blue Book Rental) - Advanced
• Advanced understanding of technical fundamentals
• Demonstrates expertise to others within and beyond market sector
• Provides unique solutions to complex technical challenges
• Leads internal mentoring
• Provides quality control of complex deliverables
• Fundamental understanding of contracts, risk mitigation, and other risk management principals
• Team player and team leader with the ability to follow on large or complex projects.
• Provides clear communication and direction, sets expectations, and takes responsibility for results of the team.
• Strong understanding of scopes, scheduled, 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 projects.
• Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks.
• Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.
• Mentors others on above.
• Expertly 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 on large/complex projects.
• Leads technical client project meetings.
• Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks.
• Participates in project interviews.
• 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.
• ability to travel away from their home location for extended periods of time to work on-site at construction projects
• valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes
• Years of experience required: 10 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 9 years

Nice To Haves

• All certifications required by local jurisdiction (e.g., ODOT Drilled Shaft, Traffic Signals, etc.)
• QCCS optional
• Bridge Inspection Team Lead optional
• Scheduling development and review specialty optional
• PE optional
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred

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
• Leads the production of and provides quality control for the following: Daily construction reports and project documentation Submittal reviews and RFI responses In-service inspection reports Construction Time Estimates (CTEs) Change order support documents (force account process)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees