Resident Project Representative (RPR)

Resident Project Representative

The WCSA is seeking an experienced individual under the direction of the Manager of Engineering for an open Resident Project Representative (RPR) position. Provides on-site inspection and project support to contractors and WCSA maintenance staff during installation, replacement, and/or repair of water and sewer lines. Work is performed with a significant degree of latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and action. Problems encountered range from routine to complex in nature.

As an RPR you will play a crucial role serving as WCSA’s “eyes and ears” in the field. Looking for individual to support WCSA’s vision of providing superior water and wastewater service while fostering a safe work environment.

Responsibilities:

- Providing on-site observation and inspections to ensure work adheres to plans, specifications, and contract requirements for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

- Preparing daily reports, including photographs, tracking material quantities, and verifying contractor pay requests. Maintaining accurate and readily available on-site records.

- Ability to identify and resolve issues in the field as they arise.

- The RPR shall have superior communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills, as well as practical experience with problem solving to enable communication of the problem and recognition of the potential consequences.

- Serve as the primary point of contact between the contractor, developer and other stakeholders.

- Thoroughly understand and interpret project plans and specifications.

- Notifying the contractor of non-compliance, reporting unrealistic tolerance requirements, and addressing problems that cannot be immediately resolved, escalating to the principal when necessary.

- Construction of projects according to the DEQ SCAT Regulation and VDH Office of Drinking Water Regulations

- Being safety-minded and reporting unsafe conditions to the contractor and WCSA management.

- Experience in water and sewer installation, chlorination and pressure testing.

- Experience dealing with environmental regulations, specifically erosion and sediment control.

- Proficient in utilizing computer.

- Self-motivated and ability to guide contractors or other individuals thru observed non-compliance for applicable construction and safety standards and provide direction to establish compliance.

- Preferred training and proficiency in VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control, Confined Space, Trench Safety, Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification.

- Minimum requirements are high school education and 5-10 years of related field experience with water and sewer projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.87 - $34.48 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- Abingdon, VA 24211 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Abingdon, VA 24211: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person