Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Resident Project Representative or Senior Construction Inspector to oversee and inspect utility/infrastructure construction projects in the Greater Boston area of Massachusetts. Construction includes installing multiple utility systems in a congested urban environment. This position offers meaningful long-term professional development within a dedicated and supportive team of experienced engineering and construction management professionals.
What you'll do:
- Supervise subordinate consultant field staff.
- Review and evaluate Contractor's work schedules and updates with the Project Manager.
- Assess current and near-term construction activities to identify and provide input on potential technical, schedule, budget, and communication challenges.
- Coordinate with abutters, the client, and office/design engineers.
- Assist the Project Manager and the client with negotiating claims for extra work/change orders.
- Attend regular site meetings
- Confirm the Contractor's work complies with shop drawings, RFI's, change orders and other agreed upon construction modifications
- Measure quantities of in-place work, observe quality of construction, and prepare daily records of construction work
- Record and report problems and failures to comply with contract documents.
- Review Contractor's monthly payment estimates
- Maintain positive relationships with the client, municipal and utility owner representatives, and contractors.
- Some overtime may be required.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction related field.
- 10+ years of experience with horizontal construction of water/sewer/drain systems and related work.
- Experience with general construction inspection policies, procedures, and administrative requirements.
- Working knowledge and experience with interpreting contract documents, including compliance with prevailing safety regulations.
- Excellent public relations, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational/time management skills.
- Ability to prepare and maintain electronic field records efficiently and accurately.
- Ability to work well with contractors, engineers, municipal representatives, and residents/business owners.
- Valid driver's license
- Survey experience is a plus
Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00/year based on experience
Overview:
At Weston & Sampson, you'll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We're looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.
We are a 100% employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward-thinking environment grounded in respect for each other's ideas.
We offer- Meaningful work: Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
- Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
- Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
- Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
- Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition
