Construction Representative

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Construction Representative

River to Tap, Inc. (R2T) is a full-service, water and wastewater focused small business enterprise providing comprehensive engineering and consulting services to clients throughout the eastern United States. R2T provides a wide range of services in civil and environmental engineering, environmental planning and permitting, operations, and project and construction management to various federal, state, and local agencies and municipalities. Our corporate philosophy is to help our clients complete sustainable projects, while serving the communities where we live and work.

We are looking for a Construction Representative (ConRep) to join our growing engineering group as we expand our Alexandria, VA office. This role will be a field‑based member of an Owner’s Advisor (OA) team, responsible for monitoring and coordinating construction activities performed by a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR). The ConRep provides oversight of the CMAR and is responsible for ensuring that construction activities are carried out in strict compliance with contract documents, approved submittals, client procedures, and established collaborative delivery best practices. The ConRep may also be involved in pre‑construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

Field Oversight

• Monitor daily construction activities of the CMAR.
• Provide field coordination for the CMAR and OA Inspectors.
• Review CMAR prepared logs, registers, correspondence, and schedules.
• Report on field issues and progress.
• Provide day‑to‑day direction to OA Inspectors to ensure proper oversight staffing for observation of CMAR activities.
• Ensure OA Inspectors submit daily inspection reports in accordance with client procedures.

Documentation & Reporting

• Review and maintain records of CMAR correspondence, schedules, logs, etc.
• Review daily inspection reports on construction progress, issues, and compliance.
• Review CMAR monthly payment applications.
• Review CMAR requests for information (RFIs).
• Review CMAR Submittals for conformance with the contract requirements and coordinate review of technical submittals with design engineer.

Coordination

• Facilitate communication between the CMAR, OA Inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in pre‑construction and construction phase meetings as required.
• Collaborate with CMAR, Project Design Engineer, Owner, OA team and other stakeholders.

Quality & Compliance

• Monitor CMAR compliance with safety plans, QA/QC requirements, and contract documents.
• Elevate unresolved field issues to the OA Delivery Manager for further action.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ construction management experience in the public and/or private sector.
• Minimum 5 years’ construction management experience in the water and wastewater industry. Exposure to linear rehabilitation work preferred.
• Prior experience directing field teams or inspectors.
• Experience in evaluating contractor-submitted proposed change orders, analyzing contingency requests, and providing recommendations to support cost and risk management decisions.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and using project management systems (e.g., Unifier, SharePoint or similar).
• Strong understanding of safety regulations, quality assurance/quality control standards, and ability to enforce compliance.
• Familiar with Contract Administration including understanding of contract terms, change management processes, and risk management.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and the ability to multi‑task are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with contractors, inspectors, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with and understanding of CMAR delivery method.
• Strong knowledge of trenchless technologies, sewer rehabilitation methods, and utility construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Familiarity with P6 CPM scheduling and ability to review and validate contractor schedules preferred.
• Knowledge of construction management software (Primavera P6, Unifier, etc.).
• OSHA 10‑hour safety certification.
• DBIA or Associate DBIA certification.

Benefits

R2T offers a comprehensive compensation package. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, long and short‑term disability and life insurance coverage, training and professional development benefits, generous paid time off and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

Compensation and Screening

Compensation will be determined based on applicant qualifications. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a background check and pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening test.