Pay or shift range: $30.73 USD to $46.10 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description
Why DOWL?DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you're valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.
DOWL provides a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and financial well-being of our full-time employees and their families.? DOWL offers a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) (including employer contribution) . Other benefits include flexible spending account, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, dependent care account, employee assistance program, a 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching, profit sharing, student debt repayment, ?paid time off, paid holidays. Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues at a minimum of 16 days per year and accruals being on first day of employment. ?Employees also receive nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more details and eligibility please visit Careers - DOWL (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_https:/www.dowl.com/careers/\\;!!K\R5ZAeIjLw!AWtfSU-LP8hOnkRvnMDUCUDjk-GxPLyVO4QNz3DrZAoI-wkP6I8iz6E7Yxiywvh\Qc\QLolFZ3pq7bBN$) .
The hourly range for this position is $30.73 - $46.10.
In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the @type, duties, or location of the position.
Construction Engineering and Inspection
Our Construction Engineering and Inspection team plays a critical role in turning plans into reality; safely, on time, and within budget. We understand that successful construction is a team effort, requiring close coordination between owners, engineers, and contractors. Our experts provide full-service construction administration as well as specialized inspection and testing services for a wide range of infrastructure, including roads, bridges, docks, retaining walls, sign supports, and reservoirs. If you're a detail-oriented professional who thrives in the fast-paced, hands-on environment of construction and takes pride in delivering quality results, we invite you to join a team that's building with purpose and precision.
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 required
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
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate (or working toward licensure) preferred
Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver's license is required to support legitimate business purposes
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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