Resident Project Representative (RPR)

Davis Bowen Friedel•Salisbury, MD

13d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

At Davis, Bowen and Friedel, Inc. (DBF), Resident Project Representatives (RPRs), also known as construction inspectors, play a critical role in project success. In coordination with the project manager, they handle construction-related functions and ensure projects are built in accordance with contract documents and construction plans. RPRs work on site, monitoring construction operations and documenting and reporting daily activities. The role is suited to someone eager to improve the built environment and able to read and understand construction plans. Knowledge of contract administration development is preferred but not required. Strong organizational skills and the ability to serve effectively as a liaison among clients, contractors, and project managers are essential. The selected candidate will work on civil/site projects, with a focus on utilities. DBF offers a varied project portfolio and opportunities for promotion. This is an in-person position; remote and hybrid work are not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and understand construction plans.
Strong organizational skills and ability to serve as a liaison among clients, contractors, and project managers.
Attention to detail.
Ability to respond to client needs in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly, listen actively, and ask appropriate questions.
Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of contract administration development.
Water and wastewater operations experience or knowledge.

Responsibilities

Maintain daily field reports, quantity books, and applicable logbooks, supplemented by photographs.
Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance with contract and legal requirements.
Inspect and monitor construction activity to ensure adherence to project drawings and specifications; review contract requirements in advance to anticipate schedules and issues.
Measure dimensions and verify the alignment and elevation of structures and utilities against plans and specifications, and maintain a legible sketchbook.
Verify that materials used in the work comply with shop drawings.
Keep the supervisor informed of construction activity daily and seek input from the design team regarding discrepancies.
Maintain as-built drawings daily or weekly as the project assignment progresses.
Maintain a sketchbook of underground fitting installations with dimension offsets.
Complete Construction Compliance Reports for site work in Delaware and Maryland to document compliance with approved stormwater and erosion and sediment control plans.