Resident Project Representative - ( 2500013J )

Description

At Stantec, we approach every water and natural resource project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or watershed level— thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the water infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.

Your Opportunity

The successful candidate will work on challenging and diverse tasks in a consulting and construction management role that will require application of technical skills, project delivery, and leadership for construction projects. These projects could include construction of water and sewer pipelines, sitework for municipal water and sewer facilities, sewer lines, infrastructure systems including treatment plants, pump stations, and related infrastructure.

You will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, field work, report writing, construction quality assurance activities, coordination of project tasks, and participation in team meetings.

Starting out, your primary duties will consist of Resident Project Representative (RPR) activities on a municipal water project. These activities include construction observation, writing daily field reports, and coordinating with the Engineer and Contractor. This position will operate from our Chattanooga, Tennessee office and report to the local Project Manager/Supervisor. This is a part-time position, and work will be on an as needed basis.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Daily construction monitoring and reporting, checking for conformance with plans and specifications.

• Begins communicating with and making recommendations to Project Manager, design professionals, client, owner, developer, or contractor, but does not direct the means or methods of construction.

• Provides the Project Manager with updates on project progress or delays to client, design professionals, and/or contractor.

• Reviews change orders and field orders for reasonableness of pricing and constructability.

• Reviews requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings and pay applications (QA/QC).

• Prepares documents and maintains file management of project-related information including correspondence, reports, and pictures.

• Perform civil engineering tasks which may include engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, engineering reports, cost estimates, design criteria, and prepare applications for regulatory agencies.

• Assist in the preparation of engineering project documents, client presentations, client contact and communication pertaining to specific project deliverables.

• Recognize when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Working knowledge of construction principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards and safety precautions.

• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the project team, obtaining and sharing necessary information.

• Strong organizational skills and understanding of task assignment and schedule.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.

• General understanding of concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design, including gravity and pressure systems, geotechnical, survey, storm water/drainage design, road design, erosion and sediment control, and grading.

• Understanding of all phases of engineering document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.

• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings and other similar material.

• Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• AutoCAD Civil3D experience is preferred but not required.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Engineering Technology is preferred although not required. Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction project setting is required.

Position will work in both a field and office setting. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Must be available to travel for out-of-town projects when needed.

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga

Organization : BC-1755 Water-US South

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 12, 2025, 9:19:02 AM

Req ID: 2500013J

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans