Construction Project Representative - Water - Loudoun County
Black & Veatch
On-site owner representative overseeing water construction projects, QA/QC, permits, and payments.
15 days ago ago
$120,000 - $160,000
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Maryland, United States
Onsite
Company Size
12,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Power Delivery
Fuels
Power Generation
Water Solutions
Communications
Renewable Energy
Smart Grids
Digital Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
pay application
change orders
hydrostatic testing
permit closeout
progress meetings
testing reports
- Set guidelines for meetings and written communications
- Sign and certify the final pay application
- Hydrostatic testing of tanks and water containing concrete structures
- Review status on turn-around of RFls and Submittals from EOR to GC, and vice versa. Normally done in conjunction with the Weekly meetings
- Review status of Building Permits (permits are generally a GC responsibility)
- Evaluate validity of PCO/CO request. (Is there a valid need for a change, and does the proposed change meet the need? Is the proposed change the best and most cost-effective way to meet the need?)
- When the Owner(s) are in concurrence with the PCO, execute a formal CO. Usually, a CO will include more than one PCOs but not always
- Review and certify GC Pay Applications. *example provided
- Coordinate with GC, Owner(s) and EOR on solutions. Sometimes resulting in PCO/CO
- Assist in processing and expediting Requests for Information (RFls). EOR has prime responsibility for review and approval
- Verify that all other deliverables have been received and are complete and correct
- Verify permit close-out, and that Certificates of Occupancy are obtained, where applicable
- Resolve discrepancies with the GC
- Verify materials/equipment and associated documentation for any stored materials claims
- When all issues are resolved with the GC, review the PCO with the Owner(s)
- Monitor 3rd party testing to assure correct number and types of tests are being conducted
- Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
- Review earned value (% complete) for all SOV line items
- Assure that all Building Permits required are obtained
- Work around hazardous equipment.
- Note and document construction issues
- Review and certify Change Orders (COs) and Potential Change Orders (PCOs)
- Take and file daily photos of construction activity and progress. Document conditions which will not be viewable later (example — underground piping)
- Make sure all Building Department inspections are happening
- Perform a “reasonableness review". Typically, a separate budgetary estimate to make sure the PCO cost is fair and reasonable
- Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
- Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Organize and conduct regular job progress status meetings
- Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
- Perform final check of math associated with the pay application
- Review, certify and file the field testing reports.
- Prepare project communications plan
- Make sure the work complete claimed is accurate
- Review test reports of 3rd party testing lab for spec compliance
- Participate with GC personnel in QA/QC activities
- Low-pressure testing of gravity piping
- Review PCO and costing backup for completeness and accuracy
- Prepare and distribute agendas and conference notes. “example provided
What you bring
bs civil
osha 30
5+ years
water testing
gas testing
concrete docs
- Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
- Concrete pre-pour documentation
- Water pipe pressure testing (mostly DIP, SS and PVC)
- 5+ years as Superintendent with degree, or 8+ years without.
- At least 3 years field experience related to construction
- Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
- Requires repetitive movement.
- Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
- May require work above 5 feet in height.
- BS in Civil engineering w/ 10 years' experience
- Gas pipe pressure testing
- See and hear naturally or with correction.
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
- Experience working for a GC in a project engineer/CM role is a plus
- Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
- OSHA 30-hour Training — Construction Safety and Health
- Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
- Typical office environment.
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Security clearance- pre‑employment onboarding may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
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1915
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