Resident Project Representative

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Resident Project Representative (RPR) is the City's direct representative to the contractor and the citizens for City infrastructure construction projects.
 
 

1. Observes construction of water, sewer, road and drainage infrastructure projects.
2. Observes any required testing during construction.
3. Observes material delivered to the site in accordance with material submittals and/or shop drawings.
4. The RPR is the City liaison for the contractor, other utilities and the public on the job site.
5. Resolve potential construction conflicts.
6. Maintain daily reports, job meeting minutes and quantity documentation.
7. Maintain record of schedule and the contractor's activities in regards to the schedule.
8. Maintain records of time, material and equipment that may be paid under a force account.
9. Reviews and verifies monthly pay applications.
10. Provide protection to the City from defects and deficiencies in the work.
11. Prepares as-built records to provide to the City for use in record drawings.
12. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

1. High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent.
2. A degree from a recognized college or university in construction technology, construction management or a similar degree or four (4) years of experience as a RPR, preferred to include at least two (2) years of experience in water, sewer, road or drainage construction or a minimum of eight (8) years experience in field construction work, preferred to include at least two (2) years of experience in water, sewer, road or drainage construction.
3. Must attend and obtain continuing education courses and certifications as determined by the City Engineer. If assigned to projects which include water and sewer, the employee must obtain Class 1 & 2 operators license in Wastewater Treatment and Water Distribution within the first 18 months of employment
4. Must possess a valid driver's license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
1.   Tasks require infrequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
2.   Working around and with machinery having moving parts, heavy dust, and loose
      particles.
3.   Working at heights and low areas.
4.   Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1.   Tasks involve frequent walking, bending, stooping, some unassisted lifting, carrying,
       pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects, up to 50 pounds.
2.   Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
3.   May require the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of colors.
4.   Requires the ability to talk and/or hear. (talking: expressing or exchanging       
      information by means of spoken works; hearing perceiving nature of sounds by ear)
 
TRAVEL:
Travel will be required locally from location to location to accomplish job assignments and visit job sites.
 
CAREER PROGRESSION: Construction Manager
 

Salary : $4,619 - $6,013