Senior Resident Project Representative (Part-Time)

McKim & Creed has a reputation for state-of-the-art design of facilities that treat, preserve and conserve the earth’s finite water resources and optimize existing infrastructure and resources. Our highly respected teams of engineers and surveyors are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future while helping communities leverage their infrastructure.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Water team in a part-time basis in our Pensacola office. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we’re glad you found McKim & Creed.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Review and interpretation of construction contract documents, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Coordination with internal parties (project managers, engineers, etc.) and external parties (contractors, owners/developers, and regulatory authorities).
• Promoting safety by ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and standards on-site and by all personnel involved.
• In the Field:
  • Conduct project site visits to monitor and observe the construction of diverse types of projects, including municipal (roadway, drainage, stormwater), utility (water, wastewater, reclaim water), private (commercial, multi-family, subdivision), and federal (military). This role requires regular travel to multiple sites, primarily within Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties.
  • Provide clarification of plan and specification technical requirements to contractors to ensure work is completed accurately and in compliance with project requirements.
  • Aid in the resolution of construction challenges through coordination with various parties to define the challenge, develop potential solutions, and ensure implementation in the field.
  • Ensure maintenance of contractor redlines for documentation of construction deviations from plans and specifications.
  • Attend and contribute to scheduled pre-construction and construction progress meetings.
  • Participate in and document equipment testing and startup, such as for sanitary pump stations or water booster stations, ensuring all systems meet operational and performance requirements.
  • Coordinate with field crews for survey and testing (e.g., soil compaction, concrete strength testing) as required by the construction contract.
  • Perform substantial and final completion inspections.
• In the Office:
  • Attend and contribute to weekly (Monday morning) workload prioritization meetings. Virtual attendance acceptable.
  • Conduct QA/QC and constructability reviews of plans and specifications for upcoming projects, identifying potential issues before construction begins.
  • Prepare daily and/or periodic photo-narrative reports summarizing field observations, capturing key events, issues, and progress, and distribute these reports to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Review construction submittals, including shop drawings and materials testing reports.
  • Review contractor pay applications and change proposals.
  • Prepare photo-narrative punchlists following substantial and final completion inspections.
  • Review project closeout documents, warranties and final payment requests.

 

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Must have 10+ years of progressive experience in construction observation, particularly with projects involving earthwork, underground utilities, stormwater, sitework, and roadway construction.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.
• Must have a clean background and be able to pass security screenings for access to military installations and school campuses.
• Must have reliable personal transportation for travel to and within active construction sites. There is a potential for a company-provided vehicle to be provided in the future. Personal mileage will be reimbursed at the current IRS rate.
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Must be able to communicate and effectively coordinate with engineers, contractors, and owners, providing clear, concise, and professional feedback.
• Must be able to organize and execute responsibilities on multiple projects at varying phases of design, construction, and close-out at the same time.
• Must be experienced with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, and either Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam Revu.
• Must be willing and able to climb ladders, routinely travel and traverse uneven, unpaved terrain, and work outside for extended periods of time on construction sites.
• Must be willing to work occasional nights, weekends, and/or overtime, when required. This is not expe