Resident Project Representative

GHD • Buffalo, NY

2d • $28 - $47

About The Position

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities. Who are we looking for? We’re seeking a Resident Project Representative to join our Water team in Buffalo, NY , supporting impactful water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the region. In this role, you’ll serve as the primary liaison between engineers and contractors, providing on-site observation for water and sewer main construction as well as associated civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and controls work tied to treatment facility modifications. You’ll play a key role in documenting field conditions, collecting and analyzing operational and administrative data, and maintaining accurate project records from construction through close-out. As a representative of GHD, you’ll work closely with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public, while assisting with shop drawing reviews, SWPPP inspections, field verification of contract compliance, preparation of record drawings, and close-out documentation. This position offers hands-on involvement with a collaborative team delivering projects that strengthen infrastructure and serve communities across Western New York. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: Recommendations: Advise managers how to apply a wide variety of existing procedures and precedents. Data Collection and Analysis: Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats. Solutions Analysis: Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents. Improvement/Innovation: Implement improvements and provide feedback on them. Use change management systems and protocols to provide routine support services. Geoscientific Studies and Interpretations: Contribute to well proposals by analyzing and interpreting geological/geophysical field data. Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate risks and to safeguard the environment and the well-being of self and others. Performance Management: Prioritize own workflow and ensure work is completed to the required standards of productivity, quality, and timeliness; use performance management systems to improve personal performance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• NICET Level II (2) Certification or equivalent NYSDOT inspection experience required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction observation and/or construction management which including water and sewer main utility construction
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Willing and able to travel throughout the state of NY

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED