Resident Project Representative

Job Summary:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Resident Project Representative (RPR) to provide on-site construction oversight for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Central Florida. This role involves acting as a liaison between contractors and Toho Water Authority, ensuring that projects meet design specifications, quality standards, and timelines. The RPR will contribute to high-profile projects, including treatment plants, pipelines, reservoirs, and pump stations in one of Florida’s fastest-growing regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide construction observation for water/wastewater facilities, including treatment plants, pipelines, lift stations, and pump systems.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between contractors and Toho Water Authority, delivering timely reports and updates.
• Review contractor schedules, manage timelines, and oversee project execution.
• Conduct constructability reviews, negotiate change orders, and evaluate claims.
• Supervise work related to instrumentation and controls, with a focus on electrical systems.
• Collaborate with design consultants to ensure seamless implementation of project plans.
• Maintain consistency in construction management practices across assigned projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in construction management or observation of water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of pipelines, pump stations, and treatment plant systems.
• Proficiency in reviewing and managing contractor schedules, budgets, and change orders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or engineering degree.
• General Contractor’s License or equivalent experience.
• 10–15 years of trade experience (e.g., superintendent, foreman) may substitute for formal education.

Skills:

• Expertise in instrumentation and controls, particularly electrical systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build trust and maintain effective relationships with clients and contractors.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Travel and lodging considerations for non-local candidates.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects shaping Florida’s water infrastructure.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Based in Central Florida, primarily in Osceola, Polk, and Orange Counties.
• Candidates in Tampa, Lakeland, or nearby regions may be considered if willing to commute.

Project Highlights:

• $98M reservoir funded by a WIFIA loan.
• $100M wastewater treatment plant expansion.
• Water treatment plant upgrades across multiple locations.
• Pipeline and pump station repair and replacement projects.