Site Representative (Clerk of the Works)

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Founded in 2007, LeftField has built a strong reputation as the market leading owner’s project manager in the K–12 education sector, with additional experience in higher education, life sciences, and municipal projects.

In 2025, LeftField became part of Cumming Group, a leader in project and cost management, to support future growth and benefiting from their extensive resources and industry expertise. This strengthens LeftField capabilities and enables us to provide an even broader range of services to our clients. Together, LeftField and Cumming Group combine deep industry knowledge with unrivalled project and cost management expertise to drive successful outcomes for our clients worldwide.

We are currently looking for multiple Site Representative (Clerk of the Works) based in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Clerk of the Works is responsible for ensuring that the quality of contractor materials and workmanship are in accordance with the design plans and specifications in addition to recognized quality standards. The Clerk of the Works is reliable, flexible, collaborative, proactive, can work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision; has excellent communication, organization, and technical skills, and is dedicated to providing exceptional client service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specifications to develop and maintain familiarity with assigned projects
• Observe quality of work of construction managers or general contractors for assigned projects
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor labor on site and track in daily log
• Monitor contractor’s logistics and safety plans for compliance
• Provide feedback to contractor on schedule as it relates to manpower requirements to meet schedule and managing construction related impacts that may impact owner or abutters
• Ensure contract compliance by the contractor, such as conducting tests specified in contract and installing materials/equipment as specified, and report deficiencies to project manager, architect, and contractor.
• Provide reports on all on-site matters, including daily field progress reports, third-party inspections, and safety concerns or incidents
• Develop detailed daily field progress reports including summaries of all activities completed on site, progress photos, labor and equipment on site, deliveries, testing and inspections, weather conditions, look ahead activities, safety activities or issues, and any issues that may impact the project’s quality or schedule
• Maintain job-site files, documents, monthly reports and daily log; prepare periodic reports for project manager as required
• Participate in weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings and issue meeting minutes for pre-construction or construction meetings when required
• Participate in all site coordination meetings and work with team to resolve issues if they arise
• Review payment application requests submitted by contractor and provide feedback to project manager
• Coordinate owner activities such as surveys, existing conditions reviews, third party testing, commissioning inspections, or observations, move management, and furniture and equipment installations
• Communicate and coordinate daily with project manager and owner
• Coordinate with building inspectors as required
• Write project updates including weekly look ahead updates highlighting potential or actual construction impacts
• Provide administrative and technical support to project manager when required
• Contribute to project manager’s monthly report
• Assist in the project closeout documentation process and support project manager in closing out any site related open items (punch list, commissioning corrective actions, etc.)
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Ability to read architectural and engineering drawings, specifictions, and codes
• Working knowledge of building components and systems
• Knowledge of construction materials, means and methods
• Knowledge of NFPA
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Self-starter who can work well independently and collaboratively
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Highly motivated and energetic
• Excels in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
• Experience working on both public and private sector projects preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel, Outlook, Project, and Word)
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• High School Diploma
• 5 years of professional experience as a clerk of the works, resident engineer, superintendent, or related field position
• Massachusetts Construction Supervisor license is preferred
• Experience in a construction-related field working on large scale K–12, municipal or public projects is highly preferred.
• Must be able to pass CORI, SORI, or other background checks required by clients
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
  
  

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $102,300.00-$136,433.35 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program