Resident Project Representative

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Resident Project Representative whose experience is focused on water/wastewater facilities construction. As an RPR, you will represent GHD as the on-site primary liaison between the construction manager, Owner and the contractor throughout construction of the project. You will be responsible for performing field verification of conformance with contract documents for large water/wastewater facilities projects managed from our Bowie, MD office.

Provide on-site observation of construction activities including reviewing products against approved submittals for civil, piping, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls associated with water/wastewater facilities and/or pumping stations

Administer weekly onsite coordination meetings with the Contractor, Owner, and other stakeholders

Coordinate and oversee third-party materials testing, including but not limited to soils and concrete.

Work with operations staff to coordinate shutdowns and other activities that affect daily plant operations.

Maintain an on-site set of redline drawings documenting final installed materials/equipment along with any project deviations

Assist with contract closeout documentation

Assist in construction schedule reviews

Acquire and maintain all certificates, submittals, testing reports, operations and maintenance manuals, and other related construction correspondence

Utilize a web based document management system for all construction documentation including submittals, RFIs, change management, daily field reports, inspections, and any other contract documentation

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum 10 years of experience in construction inspection and/or construction management, with a focus on facilities work

Experience with municipal water and/or wastewater construction projects and with the current and emerging plant technologies

Ability to review and interpret plans and specifications

Experience in interpreting critical path construction schedules with 500+ activities

Familiarity with web based construction management software such as Procore

Knowledge of permits requirements to execute projects including building, grading, soil and erosion control, stormwater management, discharge, and dewatering

Experience working with multiple subcontractors and demonstrated effective communication with clients, owners and contractors

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated, hardworking and able to work under minimum supervision