Resident Project Representative Central East Coast

Schnabel Engineering•Greensboro, NC

15h•$90,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Schnabel Engineering is seeking an experienced Resident Project Representative (RPR) to support solid waste and heavy civil development projects. This full-time role involves being a key member of the on-site Construction Management / Quality Assurance and Quality Control team, interfacing with owners, design engineers, and contractors. The RPR will implement problem-solving for technical aspects, manage staffing, mentor field technicians, and prepare daily field reports. Responsibilities include observing and documenting contractor's construction progress, participating in meetings, performing quality assurance activities, tracking contractor progress and resources, and assisting with submittal and change order reviews.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience in dams, landfills, and/or heavy civil construction, including Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) of geomembrane liners.
Construction inspection experience on projects involving earthwork, cast-in-place concrete, geosynthetics installation, and pipe and utility systems including High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) fusion welded pipe and materials, with increasing level of responsibility.
Knowledgeable in the procedures for Construction Materials Testing (CMT) of soils, concrete and geosynthetics, including interpreting results of field and laboratory tests.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated collaborative approach to construction contract management.
Ability to work in remote locations and on rough terrain.
Geomembrane liner testing certification.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-hour safety course.
American Concrete Institute (ACI), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), NICET, and/or ICC certification preferred.
VDOT soils and aggregate compaction testing.
Experience managing and leadership and coordinating a team of technicians and/or CMT consultants a plus.
Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, science based program, or equivalent field experience.

Responsibilities

Key member of the on-site Construction Management / Quality Assurance and Quality Control team.
Successfully interface with Owners, Design Engineers, and Contractors.
Implement problem-solving for technical aspects, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.
Manages and coordinates staffing coverage for multiple concurrent project sites.
Mentors field technicians in regards to CQA field responsibilities and execution methods used to support construction of solid waste disposal facilities, heavy civil development projects, and regulatory certification requirements.
Reviews and prepares daily field reports (DFRs).
Observes and documents Contractor’s construction progress, means and methods, and material installations for adherence with the Contract Documents, approved submittals, and applicable permit requirements.
Participates in periodic progress meetings, preconstruction meetings, CM Team meetings, or otherwise. Progress Meeting Agenda’s and Meeting Minutes; review of the Contractor’s Change Orders, Contract Extension Requests, and monthly payment application.
Performs quality assurance activities and monitors Contractor’s quality control. Develops and maintains Quality Control logs documenting dates, locations, tests, and results.
Tracks Contractor’s physical progress, production, and schedule.
Tracks Contractor’s manpower and equipment utilization.
Documents observations and quality assurance/control activities in a daily report with catalogued photos.
Assists in the review of technical submittals and substitution requests.
Assists in the review of change orders and dispute resolution as required.