Resident Project Representative/Construction Inspector
Work Setting: In Person (All in office/field)
Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Resident Project Representative/Construction Inspector for our Fort Myers office. As part of our construction team, there is tremendous potential for qualified individuals to work on a multitude of exciting and innovative projects in the water and wastewater industries.
Why Hazen and Sawyer
- Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
- Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
- We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
- We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
- We currently have over 2,000 employees in 80+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and interpret project drawings, specifications and work plans to verify contractor compliance
- Conduct on-site observation, monitoring, inspection, and evaluation of construction activities
- Verify and track work in accordance with approved shop drawing submittals
- Observe contractor performance and compliance with safety requirements
- Prepare daily reports, verify material quantities, Time and Material (T&M) records and review contractor pay applications
- Monitor construction contractor’s adherence to project schedule and sequence of activities related to daily field observations
- Maintain project redline and as-built drawings
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with the CM Project team, multi-discipline engineering teams, contractors and third-party inspection/testing firms
- Assist and coordinate with project start-up, testing checkout and training activities
- Maintain construction inspection and testing related documentation as necessary
Required Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have one or more of the following:
- Minimum 5 years of construction / construction observation experience
- Familiarity with construction methods typical of civil, structural, mechanical and/or electrical engineering work
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Experience working on and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to travel to projects in the local area as needed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related PC software packages used on construction projects. Microsoft Excel and Procore Construction Management Software will be utilized daily.
- Ability to work in the field in all South Florida seasons
Preferred Qualifications
- B.S. degree in a Civil/Environmental Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Building/Construction Science, or an Associate Degree in Engineering Science
- Construction Manager in Training (CMIT - Construction Manager Certification Institute/CMCI) Certification
- Experience in municipal water and wastewater or similar industry construction inspection
What We Offer
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
- Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
- Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
- Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
- Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
- Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location