Resident Project Representative

About This Role

This Resident Project Representative role supports construction phase services for municipal utility projects by observing, documenting, and verifying construction work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. It is a foundational position within RETTEW's Construction Services team, offering exposure to various construction types.

Responsibilities

• Observe construction work to verify compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and applicable codes
• Measure distances and quantities to confirm accuracy of utility installations, layouts, and construction progress
• Maintain detailed daily logs of construction activities, progress, staffing, equipment, and weather conditions
• Record quantities of materials delivered and used during specified periods
• Review workmanship of completed installations for conformance to standards
• Interpret plans and specifications for contractors under guidance, and communicate observed deviations
• Prepare sketches or field notes documenting construction changes and report them to the project team
• Support construction meetings, site walks, and coordination with project managers and contractors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 4+ years of construction experience OR Associate’s degree in a construction-related field with 6+ years of construction experience OR High school diploma with a minimum of 8 years of construction-related experience
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including use of required project software
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or Associate's degree in construction-related field, or High school diploma
• 4+ years of construction experience with a Bachelor's degree, 6+ years with an Associate's, or 8+ years with a High School diploma.

Nice to Have

• Experience in construction inspection, field observation, and construction administration
• Experience with civil, structural, architectural, or utility construction
• Familiarity with public sector or consultant-led construction projects
• Professional certifications such as NICET, ICC, or CESSWI

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits