What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Project Representative position at Schnabel Engineering?

Schnabel provides expertise and design for geotechnical, dam, and tunnel engineering projects worldwide. As a growing, mid-size company with 600 employees and 30 offices, Schnabel offers big-firm capabilities with small-firm responsiveness. Our designers, innovators, and industry experts have successfully tackled projects in remote locations, challenging environments, and for communities large and small across the U.S. and in over 130 countries.

We're an ENR Top 250 Design Firm and we regularly provide engineering services on projects that lead to awards for our clients. Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel is an employee-owned firm that gives employees the opportunity to share financially in the growth of the company.

Benefit options include :

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
Long-term disability
Supplemental life insurance
401(k) and profit-sharing plan
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Bonus program
Paid time off
9 Paid Holidays
Wellness program
Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description :

Schnabel Engineering is currently seeking full-time, experienced Resident Project Representatives for dam construction sites in multiple locations throughout the United States. Project locations may include Michigan, Kentucky, and West Virginia, but may also include Georgia, Texas, Colorado, the mid-Atlantic, or northeast United States.

Job Responsibilities :

Key member of the on-site Construction Management / Quality Assurance and Quality Control team.

Successfully interface with Owner, Schnabel engineering staff, and Contractor(s).

Implement problem-solving for technical aspects, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.

Observes and documents Contractor's construction means and methods and material installations for adherence with the Contract Documents and approved submittals.

Performs quality assurance activities and monitors Contractor's quality control. Develops and maintains Quality Control logs documenting dates, locations, tests, and results.

Participates in periodic progress meetings, preconstruction meetings, CM Team meetings, or otherwise. Progress Meeting Agenda's and Meeting Minutes; review of the Contractor's Change Orders, Contract Extension Requests, and monthly payment application.

Tracks Contractor's physical progress, production, and schedule.

Tracks Contractor's manpower and equipment utilization.

Documents observations and quality assurance / control activities in a daily report with catalogued photos.

Assists in the review of technical submittals and substitution requests.

Assists in the review of change orders and dispute resolution as required.

Required Skills / Experience :

5 years of relevant experience in dams, water resources and / or heavy civil construction.

Construction inspection experience on projects of similar magnitude involving earthwork, cast-in-place concrete, lime treatment of soils, and / or roller compacted concrete (RCC) construction, with increasing level of responsibility.

Knowledgeable in the procedures for Construction Materials Testing (CMT) of soils and concrete, including interpreting results of field and laboratory tests.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated collaborative approach to construction contract management.

Ability to work in remote locations and on rough terrain.

Other Requirements :

Position requires travel and possible temporary relocation to project sites throughout the United States for extended periods.

Ability to work legally in the United States, currently and for the duration of the project.

Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle records and credit check.

Ability to pass a pre-employment employment drug screening.

Ability to lift construction materials and equipment up to 50lbs

Ability to navigate heavy civil construction job sites with rugged terrain and stand for potential extended periods of time outside and in inclement weather if necessary

Ability to climb ladders that may extend to lengths of 25 feet

Work in accordance with OSHA safety standards to maintain regulatory compliance

Preferred Requirements :

American Concrete Institute (ACI), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), NICET, and / or ICC certification preferred.

Experience managing and leadership and coordinating a team of technicians and / or CMT consultants a plus.

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related discipline preferred.

The compensation range for a RPR is between $57,500 to $86,250. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Salary : $57,500 - $86,250

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