Description
Brown and Caldwell's Detroit, MI office has a full-time opportunity for a Resident Project Representative/Construction Manager to join our growing team. This position is responsible for representing Brown and Caldwell and our clients on construction projects. This requires coordination with representatives from clients, regulatory agencies, construction managers, and contractors.The successful candidate will need to be able to understand and interpret design documents (technical specifications, construction drawings, etc.), produce daily field documentation such as reports, facilitate progress meetings, be able to communicate with the design team, review pay applications, conduct and document field changes to the design documents, work closely with a diverse, multidisciplinary project team, manage change, be able to perform field work such as construction oversight, and interface with the BC design team, field crews, and clients as needed.Detailed Description:Duties include, but are not limited to:Provide construction management oversight and full-time on-site Resident Engineering Inspections for water and wastewater pipelines, pumping stations, and treatment projects including well/manhole and sewer repairCollaborate with a Project Manager to address design issues; coordinate with Contractor's project manager; obtain daily updates on project issues and status from Construction Inspectors; report issues to the ClientReview construction drawings and specifications and develop a detailed understanding of performance and construction requirements and evaluate these requirements versus construction progress and qualityProvide notes, observations, photos, and measurements documenting the implementation of the fieldwork. Compare field implementation against the drawings, specifications, and submittals, and those requirements included by client requirementsPrepare and review design and bidding documents for completeness, constructability, and biddabilityGenerate project correspondence, including responses to Contractor correspondence in a timely manner to avoid delay, convey the Owner's position, and protect the Owner'sReview and analyze Contractors' Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules to ensure compliance with approved Contract schedules, and address deficienciesCoordinate and resolve issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers, regulatory agencies, and the affected publicPrepare digital daily reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, and construction activities, and daily progress photos, as well as monthly progress reports for project stakeholders using a tablet or laptop applicationLead and/or assist with commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems/equipment or facilities for turning over to the owner's personnelPrepare effective and accurate record documents and all project, permit, and contract closeout documentationPerform constructability reviews of designsConduct daily field investigations, up to 10 hours per day. Initial work will include pipeline inspections (including in pipe/sewer work) but may include inspection duties at water and wastewater treatment facilitiesPrepare, perform, and/or oversee the preparation of daily reports and photo documentation of observation of contractor's construction activities at multiple construction sites. Collaborate with in-house and third-party Design Project Managers to address design issues; coordinate with Contractor's project manager; obtain daily updates on project issues and status from Construction Inspectors; report issues to the Client and drive resolution to issues as they ariseMentor, supervise, and provide direction for less experienced staffSupervise and coordinate construction management staff, including field inspectors, office support staff, and testing sub-consultants with responsibi