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Field Project Representative 1

DOWL Brand
Reno, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025
Summary

The Field Project Representative 1 is responsible for a wide range of construction observation, administrative duties, and documentation during the construction phase of projects. Due to the field nature of this position, applicants must have the ability to travel away from their home location for extended periods of time to work on-site at construction projects. The position may also require night shift and/or weekend work as necessary. This position includes, but is not limited to, interpreting contract plans and specifications, observing and inspecting work performed by contractors to evaluate compliance with contract documents, note taking and documentation, preparation of pay requests and record keeping. The person in this position may also assist other Construction Engineering and Inspection staff with responding to requests for information, change orders and other field/construction administrative duties as needed.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software
  • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic
  • Market Sector Software (AASHTOWare, DocExpress, local agency data management software, Newforma) - Basic Understanding
Technical Expertise
  • Basic understanding of technical fundamentals
  • Performs basic technical tasks assigned by market sector with oversight from others
  • Motivated to learn new technical skills through self-study and mentoring
Teamwork

Team player who mostly functions in a supporting role in a project team setting. Collaborates, listens, takes direction well, and retains information provided. Motivated to grow skills and help the team.

Project Delivery

Produces the following under close direction/oversight from others:

  • Daily construction reports and project documentation
  • Submittal reviews
  • In-service inspection reports
  • Force account procedures for extra work
Understanding Budget and Schedule

Basic understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Collaborates with supervisor and/or resource manager to plan work time on assignments. Conducts basic monitoring of budget and schedule for simple project tasks assigned.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Demonstrates basic familiarity with the following standards:

  • Relationship/order of precedence of contract documents
  • Materials testing and requirements
  • Quantity and quality tracking
Client Interaction

Infrequent direct client interaction. Reads emails, occasionally attends client meetings, listens, and prepares meeting minutes.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs basic levels of technical work on projects in support of more experienced staff within the market sector. Operates with minimal autonomy - work is closely supervised by more senior staff.

Supervisory Duties

None

Education and/or Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Years of experience required: none
  • Years of experience required with advanced degree: none
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
  • Ability to obtain minimum certifications required by local jurisdiction within 6 months of hire
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to moderately loud due to the proximity to construction sites and related equipment.

Geographical locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation.

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