Resident Project Representative - Water - Oklahoma

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

16d•Onsite

About The Position

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering. Be the day-to-day on-site representative of the Owner(s) and look out for their best interest. Be the on-site liaison representing the Owner(s) in day-to-day communications with the general contractor (GC), subs, suppliers and other service people working on the job. Monitor job construction progress. Monitor safety conditions, and report issues to the GC, who has prime responsibility for all job safety matters. Appraise Owner(s) if unsafe working conditions exist and persist, and of potential liability concerns. Monitor, and participate in, the construction QA/QC program. Verify that the QA/QC requirements of the contract are being met. Promote communications between the construction team (GC and subs) and designer team (EOR & subs).

Requirements

Experience: 3+ years in a construction supervisory role with degree, or 5+ years without.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

BS in Civil engineering w/ 10 years' experience
At least 3 years field experience related to construction
OSHA 30-hour Training — Construction Safety and Health
Experience working for a GC in a project engineer/CM role is a plus

Responsibilities

Participate in Pre-Construction Conference (normally chaired by the EOR’s PM)
Prepare project communications plan
Set guidelines for meetings and written communications
Plan for various approvals and documentation
Organize and conduct regular job progress status meetings
Prepare and distribute agendas and conference notes.
Participate with GC personnel in QA/QC activities
Review, certify and file the field testing reports.
Water pipe pressure testing (mostly DIP, SS and PVC)
Hydrostatic testing of tanks and water containing concrete structures
Gas pipe pressure testing
Low-pressure testing of gravity piping
Concrete pre-pour documentation
Review test reports of 3rd party testing lab for spec compliance
Monitor 3rd party testing to assure correct number and types of tests are being conducted
Take and file daily photos of construction activity and progress. Document conditions which will not be viewable later (example — underground piping)
Review status of Building Permits (permits are generally a GC responsibility)
Assure that all Building Permits required are obtained
Make sure all Building Department inspections are happening
Verify permit close-out, and that Certificates of Occupancy are obtained, where applicable
Review and certify GC Pay Applications.
Review earned value (% complete) for all SOV line items
Make sure the work complete claimed is accurate
Resolve discrepancies with the GC
Verify materials/equipment and associated documentation for any stored materials claims
Verify that all other deliverables have been received and are complete and correct
Perform final check of math associated with the pay application
Sign and certify the final pay application
Review and certify Change Orders (COs) and Potential Change Orders (PCOs)
Evaluate validity of PCO/CO request. (Is there a valid need for a change, and does the proposed change meet the need? Is the proposed change the best and most cost-effective way to meet the need?)
Review PCO and costing backup for completeness and accuracy
Perform a “reasonableness review". Typically, a separate budgetary estimate to make sure the PCO cost is fair and reasonable
When all issues are resolved with the GC, review the PCO with the Owner(s)
When the Owner(s) are in concurrence with the PCO, execute a formal CO. Usually, a CO will include more than one PCOs but not always
Assist in processing and expediting Requests for Information (RFls). EOR has prime responsibility for review and approval
Review status on turn-around of RFls and Submittals from EOR to GC, and vice versa. Normally done in conjunction with the Weekly meetings
Note and document construction issues
Coordinate with GC, Owner(s) and EOR on solutions. Sometimes resulting in PCO/CO

Benefits

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.
Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

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