Field Project Representative 1

DOWL•Reno, NV

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Project Representative 1 is responsible for a wide range of construction observation, administrative duties, and documentation during the construction phase of projects. Due to the field nature of this position, applicants must have the ability to travel away from their home location for extended periods of time to work on-site at construction projects. The position may also require night shift and/or weekend work as necessary. This position includes, but is not limited to, interpreting contract plans and specifications, observing and inspecting work performed by contractors to evaluate compliance with contract documents, note taking and documentation, preparation of pay requests and record keeping. The person in this position may also assist other Construction Engineering and Inspection staff with responding to requests for information, change orders and other field/construction administrative duties as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Years of experience required: none
Ability to obtain minimum certifications required by local jurisdiction within 6 months of hire
Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic
Market Sector Software (AASHTOWare, DocExpress, local agency data management software, Newforma) - Basic Understanding
Basic understanding of technical fundamentals
Performs basic technical tasks assigned by market sector with oversight from others
Motivated to learn new technical skills through self-study and mentoring
Team player who mostly functions in a supporting role in a project team setting.
Collaborates, listens, takes direction well, and retains information provided.
Motivated to grow skills and help the team.
Basic understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Demonstrates basic familiarity with the following standards: Relationship/order of precedence of contract documents, Materials testing and requirements, Quantity and quality tracking

Responsibilities

Interpreting contract plans and specifications
Observing and inspecting work performed by contractors to evaluate compliance with contract documents
Note taking and documentation
Preparation of pay requests and record keeping
Assisting other Construction Engineering and Inspection staff with responding to requests for information, change orders and other field/construction administrative duties as needed
Produces the following under close direction/oversight from others: Daily construction reports and project documentation, Submittal reviews, In-service inspection reports, Force account procedures for extra work
Collaborates with supervisor and/or resource manager to plan work time on assignments.
Conducts basic monitoring of budget and schedule for simple project tasks assigned.
Reads emails, occasionally attends client meetings, listens, and prepares meeting minutes.
Other duties as assigned.