Summary

The Field Project Representative 2 is responsible for a wide range of construction observation, administrative duties, and documentation during the construction phase of projects. Due to the field nature of this position, applicants must have the ability to travel away from their home location for extended periods of time to work on-site at construction projects. The position may also require night shift and/or weekend work as necessary. This position includes, but is not limited to, interpreting contract plans and specifications, observing and inspecting work performed by contractors to evaluate compliance with contract documents, note taking and documentation, preparation of pay requests and record keeping. The person in this position may also assist other Construction Engineering and Inspection staff with responding to requests for information, change orders and other field/construction administrative duties as needed.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Developing Market Sector Software (AASHTOWare, DocExpress, local agency data management software, Newforma) - Developed Understanding Technical Expertise Solid understanding of technical fundamentals Performs basic technical tasks with market sector with limited oversight Performs quality control of basic deliverables Eager to learn and expand skill set Teamwork

Team player who follows the direction of others, asks good questions, retains information provided, and shares information with those less experienced.

Project Delivery

Produces the following under limited direction/oversight from others:

Daily construction reports and project documentation Submittal reviews In-service inspection reports Force account procedures for extra work Understanding Budget and Schedule

Moderate understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. With guidance, predicts the level of effort for individual tasks and successfully deliver tasks within that level of effort. Monitors results on moderately complex projects.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Understands and employs the following standards:

Relationship/order of precedence of contract documents Materials testing and requirements Quantity and quality tracking Client Interaction

Limited direct client interaction, commonly in group settings. Responds to emails, attends meetings, and answers questions/comments with limited autonomy.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs moderately complex technical work on projects for the assigned market sector. Operates with limited autonomy - work is supervised and reviewed by more senior staff.

Supervisory Duties

None

Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or GED Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred Years of experience required: 2 years Years of experience required with advanced degree: 1 year Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Minimum certifications required by local jurisdiction (e.g., ODOT General Inspector, ADA Inspector) required QCCS optional EIT/EI optional Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to moderately loud due to the proximity to construction sites and related equipment.

Geographical locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation.