Resident Project Representative

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. 

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. 

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for? 

We’re looking to expand our team of Resident Project Representatives in Bowie, MD. As an RPR, you'll play a critical role in delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects that directly support local communities. In this highly visible field-based position, you'll serve as GHD's on-site representative, providing construction observation and contract administration support for water and sewer main utility projects, as well as treatment facility improvements. Working closely with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project teams, you'll help ensure construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements while maintaining the high standards our clients have come to expect from GHD.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Provide on-site observation of water and sewer main construction; on-site observation also includes limited civil, piping, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical and controls construction associated with water and wastewater treatment facility modifications
• Perform operational and administrative data collection and analysis while maintaining appropriate reports and records
• Represent GHD to clients, regulatory agencies, the public, and other interested parties
• Assist with shop drawing, requests for information, and pay application reviews
• Field verification of conformance with contract documents
• Daily field reports and photos
• Document information to prepare record drawings
• Assist with contract close-out documentation

What you will bring to the team:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Experience in construction observation and/or construction management which including water and sewer main utility construction
• Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, various document management systems such as Procore or SharePoint
• Must be comfortable with basic computer skills, including email, utilizing apps, etc.
• Willing and able to travel throughout the state of MD and VA

Benefits: 

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Salary range: $22.00-$37.00 based on education, experience and location

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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