Job Description:Schnabel Engineering is currently seeking a full-time, experienced Resident Project Representative (RPR) to support solid waste and heavy civil development projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, including Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland.
Job Responsibilities:- Key member of the on-site Construction Management / Quality Assurance and Quality Control team.
- Successfully interface with Owners, Design Engineers, and Contractors.
- Implement problem-solving for technical aspects, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.
- Manages and coordinates staffing coverage for multiple concurrent project sites.
- Mentors field technicians in regards to CQA field responsibilities and execution methods used to support construction of solid waste disposal facilities, heavy civil development projects, and regulatory certification requirements.
- Reviews and prepares daily field reports (DFRs).
- Observes and documents Contractor's construction progress, means and methods, and material installations for adherence with the Contract Documents, approved submittals, and applicable permit requirements.
- Participates in periodic progress meetings, preconstruction meetings, CM Team meetings, or otherwise. Progress Meeting Agenda's and Meeting Minutes; review of the Contractor's Change Orders, Contract Extension Requests, and monthly payment application.
- Performs quality assurance activities and monitors Contractor's quality control. Develops and maintains Quality Control logs documenting dates, locations, tests, and results.
- 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.
Required Skills/Experience:- 5+ years of relevant experience in dams, landfills, and/or heavy civil construction, including Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) of geomembrane liners.
- Construction inspection experience on projects involving earthwork, cast-in-place concrete, geosynthetics installation, and pipe and utility systems including High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) fusion welded pipe and materials, with increasing level of responsibility.
- Knowledgeable in the procedures for Construction Materials Testing (CMT) of soils, concrete and geosynthetics, 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.
- Geomembrane liner testing certification.
Preferred Requirements:- OSHA 30-hour safety course.
- American Concrete Institute (ACI), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), NICET, and/or ICC certification preferred.
- VDOT soils and aggregate compaction testing.
- 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, science based program, or equivalent field experience.
Other Requirements:- Position requires travel and possible temporary relocation to project sites throughout the United States for extended periods.
- Ability to work legally in the United States, currently and for the duration of the project.
- 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.
- Ability to lift construction materials and equipment up to 60 pounds.
- 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
The compensation range for this role is between $90,000 to $125,000. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.
