Resident Project Representative (RPR)

Davis Bowen Friedel•Salisbury, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At Davis, Bowen and Friedel, Inc. (DBF), Resident Project Representatives (RPRs), also known as construction inspectors, coordinate with the project manager to handle construction-related functions and ensure projects are built according to contract documents and construction plans. This on-site role monitors construction operations and documents and reports daily activities. The selected candidate will work on civil/site projects with a focus on utilities. Candidates should be able to read and understand construction plans, be organized, and serve effectively as a liaison among clients, contractors, and project managers. Knowledge of contract administration development is preferred but not required. DBF offers 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.
Organizational skills.
Ability to effectively serve as a liaison between 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.
Knowledge of water and wastewater operations.

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 ahead of work to anticipate schedules and issues.
Measure dimensions and verify alignment and elevation of structures and utilities for compliance with plans and specifications; 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 design-team input 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.