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Resident Project Representative

Employer:	HDR Engineering Inc
Job Location:	Reno , NV
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Industry Type:	Engineers
Job Description:	The primary duties of the Resident Project Representative includes managing client contracts with contractors, enforcing client specifications, and managing quantities and construction activities in accordance with plans and contract documents. Duties include working with general supervision a Senior Resident Project Representative or Design Project Manager. Requires a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction. Responsibilities include writing and issuing field orders, initiating change proposals for design team review and approval, estimating cost of changes, negotiating costs with contractor and recommending acceptance to Project Manager. Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and sub-consultants. Experience: Associates Degree or Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Technology is preferred. 5+ years experience conducting and documenting construction observation duties with at least 5 years experience on a multi-disciplinary project. Experience with LIMS, Site Manager and MS Office. Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents. Previous construction experience with a consulting firm is preferred. Must be able to work in a team environment.
Company Description:	HDR is an employee-owned architectural, engineering and consulting firm that helps clients manage complex projects and make sound decisions. As an integrated firm, HDR provides a total spectrum of services for our clients. Our staff professionals represent hundreds of disciplines and partner on blended teams throughout North America and abroad to provide solutions beyond the scope of traditional A/E/C firms. History and Size * Founded in 1917 * More than 7,500 professionals * More than 165 locations worldwide * Full-service, multidisciplinary staff Business Indicators * Ranked No. 16 among Engineering News-Record's 2008 "Top 500 Design Firms" * Ranked as the No. 1 healthcare design firm by Modern Healthcare's 2008 "Annual Construction & Design Survey of Healthcare Architects" * Work obtained from repeat clients: 80 percent * Projects in all 50 states and in 60 countries