Senior Resident Project Representative

Schnabel Engineering•Lexington, KY

8d•$120,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Schnabel Engineering is currently seeking full-time, experienced Senior Resident Project Representatives for dam construction sites in multiple locations throughout the United States. Project locations are likely to include the southeast United States but may also include Colorado, the mid-Atlantic, or northeast United States.

Requirements

15+ years of relevant experience in dams, water resources and/or heavy civil construction.
Construction inspection experience on projects of similar magnitude involving earthwork, cast-in-place concrete, lime treatment of soils, and/or roller compacted concrete (RCC) construction, with increasing level of responsibility.
Knowledgeable in the procedures for Construction Materials Testing (CMT) of soils and concrete, 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.
Ability to work legally in the United States, currently and for the duration of the project.
Ability to lift construction materials and equipment up to 50lbs
Ability to navigate heavy civil construction job sites with rugged terrain and stand for potential extended periods of time outside and in inclement weather if necessary
Ability to climb ladders that may extend to lengths of 25 feet
Work in accordance with OSHA safety standards to maintain regulatory compliance
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle records and credit check.
Ability to pass a pre-employment employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

American Concrete Institute (ACI), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), NICET, and/or ICC certification preferred.
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, or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Key member of the on-site Construction Management /Quality Assurance and Quality Control team.
Successfully interface with Owner, Schnabel engineering staff, and Contractor(s).
Implement problem-solving for technical aspects, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.
Observes and documents Contractor’s construction means and methods and material installations for adherence with the Contract Documents and approved submittals.
Performs quality assurance activities and monitors Contractor’s quality control. Develops and maintains Quality Control logs documenting dates, locations, tests, and results.
Participates in periodic progress meetings, preconstruction meetings, CM Team meetings, or otherwise. Progress Meeting Agendas and Meeting Minutes; review of the Contractor’s Change Orders, Contract Extension Requests, and monthly payment application.
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.
May support projects during the pre-construction phases, including contractor prequalification and bidding.