Resident Project Representative

Metropolitan St Louis Sewer District•St. Louis, MO

3d•$91,300 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Project Representative manages consultant construction managers performing work of considerable difficulty. This role assists in coordinating the construction manager of facilities with other District departments. The position provides administration and technical expertise and leadership as part of a construction/contract management team responsible for the administration of the construction of collection system and/or facility improvement projects. The role verifies that the construction conforms to the contract documents, evaluates/reviews change order claims requests and contractor submittals. The Resident Project Representative prepares technical reports concerning construction and engineering problems and solutions, performs construction observation, and makes necessary field inspections to determine existing conditions. This role may meet with government officials, consultants, and the general public to help communicate District policies and responsibilities. Additional responsibilities may include overseeing the Construction Management Team on projects and, in the absence of a supervisor, overseeing subordinates. The role may perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; AND a minimum of four years' experience in construction management or engineering OR an associate degree in a related field, and eight years of progressively responsible experience in Construction Management and inspection of construction.
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of civil construction
Comprehensive knowledge of District regulations and procedures applicable to construction
Problem-solving and communication skills necessary to work effectively with contractors, engineers, and MSD staff to ensure the successful completion of these projects
Considerable knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing
Basic knowledge in accounting
Considerable skill in reading and interpreting complex engineering plans and specifications
Considerable skill in maintaining records and preparing technical reports
Thorough skill in analyzing and integrating data
Considerable skill in communicating effectively both in oral and written form
Considerable skill in maintaining effective working relationships with consulting engineers, contractors, governmental officials and the general public
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
Candidate must pass a D.O.T. Drug Test for this position.
Employees occupying this position are subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
Employees of MSD must have a proficient or higher overall rating on last review.

Responsibilities

Manage consultant construction managers performing work of considerable difficulty
Assist in coordinating the construction manager of facilities with other District departments
Provide administration and technical expertise and leadership as part of a construction/contract management team responsible for the administration of the construction of collection system and/or facility improvement projects
Verify that the construction conforms to the contract documents
Evaluate/review change order claims requests, contractor submittals
Prepare technical reports concerning construction and engineering problems and solutions
Perform construction observation
Make necessary field inspections to determine existing conditions
May meet with government officials, consultants, and the general public to help communicate District policies and responsibilities
May oversee Construction Management Team on projects
In absence of supervisor, may oversee subordinates
May perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors