Senior Resident Project Representative, Construction Management

Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. • Houston, TX

just now • Onsite

About The Position

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Senior Resident Project Representative in our Houston, Texas office. Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service. Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource.

Requirements

• Highschool diploma, GED, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience required.
• Proficient // Solid understanding and substantial experience; works independently and efficiently. 20+ years of observing experience.
• Knowledge of field operations, methods, procedures, safety requirements, and environmental considerations associated with civil infrastructure work in outdoor settings.
• Skills include use of industry-standard tools, equipment, and computer software to perform field tasks, document work, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to safely operate required equipment, travel locally, regionally, and interstate, with occasional overnight stays, and perform work in varying weather, terrain, and environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex assignments without supervision in a lead role and may work independently as a one-person field crew.
• Provide clear direction and mentor field crews.
• Oversee CobbFendley’s warehouse operations, fleet logistics, and equipment inventory.
• Lead development of procedures and safety initiatives.
• Lead coordination with project managers and internal teams.
• Responsible for safely operating equipment.
• Travel locally and out of state, including overnights.
• May operate a variety of vehicles, including large vehicles with or without attached trailers, as needed to support specific operational tasks, and perform routine maintenance to ensure safe and efficient use.
• May cross train to perform other field services (i.e., Public Works, DOT (CEI), Telecommunications).
• Perform hazard analysis before performing field work and prepare safety documents.
• Comply with all safety procedures: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Emergency Action Plans (EAP), and Project Safety Plans (PSP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures.
• Ensures QA/QC of own work and work of project team that individual is responsible for.
• Identifying and evaluating potential hazards in the work environment.
• Properly selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Understanding of Traffic Control Plans (TCP).
• Understand Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and standards governing projects in their respective field.
• Serve as senior field representative overseeing multiple large-scale or complex capital improvement programs.
• Serve as primary point of contact with client agencies and municipal staff.
• Oversee construction administration and inspection teams across multiple projects.
• Review and negotiate change orders, claims, and contractor requests.
• Monitor program-level budgets, schedules, and risk management activities.
• Lead technical evaluations, constructability reviews, and value engineering efforts.
• Ensure compliance with municipal, county, and state procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve complex construction, design, and contract-related disputes.
• Manage staffing, resource allocation, and workload distribution across projects.
• Mentor and develop other junior resident project representatives.

Benefits

• 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Education Programs
• Paid Parental Leave (eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases)
• Winter Holiday (Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1)

What This Job Offers

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