Resident Project Representative

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Resident Project Representative (RPR) / Construction Inspector to join our Resilience Water Business Area in Northeast Ohio. The RPR / Construction Inspector will collaborate with our local Water Design and Construction Engineering Team (Akron and Cleveland offices) to oversee Municipal Water/ Wastewater construction projects in the field. 

The candidate should be comfortable independently performing construction oversight, inspection, coordinating and witnessing quality assurance/quality control testing, and report documentation (i.e. daily reports and field orders). The RPR / Construction Inspector will serve as the primary field contact between Arcadis Project Management, Design and Construction Administration teams (office based), Contractors (General, Electrical, Plumbing and/or Mechanical) and Owner (Municipal Entity). 

To be successful in this position the candidate must have experience with General Facilities Construction, Municipal Water and/or Wastewater Treatment and/or Pump Station construction, operations and/or maintenance of water/wastewater operations and/or stakeholder communication. The RPR / Construction Inspector must also be comfortable working with and referring to Construction Contract Documents (i.e. Plans and Specifications).

Role accountabilities:

This role will observe and inspect ongoing construction work performed by others in field.  They will review plans and specifications for assigned projects, attend pre-construction conferences, progress meetings, and safety meetings.   Responsible for inspecting and assuring quality of work, testing procedures, inspection protocols and construction activities following specified requirements.  Will verify that all work is installed per contract requirements. Additional duties include:

• Assist Engineering Project Manager with contract administration activities when requested.
• Prepare inspectors' daily reports and other project related reports, as-built etc.  Daily reports are required to be submitted on a daily basis.
• Monitor and track contractor progress and adherence to contract schedule.
• Review and respond to contractor Requests For Information (RFIs)
• Act as liaison to office engineering staff for obtaining field information related to the answering of correspondence, RFI's and review of shop drawings.
• Review preliminary and final Contractors' monthly partial payment requests. 
• Coordinate with Contractor’s superintendent prior to starting any new portion of the work to verify all required submittals have been approved.
• Assist in preparing field orders, monitor Record Drawings and assemble closeout documentation and maintain organized records in field office trailer.
• Use oral and written communication skills to effectively participate in progress, project, safety, scheduling and other contract administration meetings with client, contractors, local agencies and the community.

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in General, Municipal Water and/or Sewer Construction and previous utility construction inspection experience.
• Associate’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or 10+ years of construction oversight or construction supervision experience.

Key Skills and Attributes:

Strong communication skills, both written and oral.  Experience and basic proficiency with the MS Office Suite (particularly Word and Excel). OSHA 10 Hour. Self-motivated and flexible with the ability and desire to work on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously with strong organizational, digital analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven interpersonal and relationship skills. Dependable and eager to take ownership of tasks.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP,  401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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