Resident Project Representative - Burlington, VT

Wright-Pierce, a multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a Resident Project Representative for water (RO) and wastewater treatment facility upgrades and related projects. This position starts in Spring 2025; is full-time, and the projects are located in Burlington, VT

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document field observations for construction activities performed by the contractor including but not limited to sanitary sewer and storm water collection, underground utilities, civil site work, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, instrumentation, and electrical installations.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and related codes and standards.
• Ensure installed work conforms to design documents, approved submittals, regional standards, local codes and best construction practices.
• Identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents. Communicate deficiencies to proper persons.
• Communicate and coordinate with construction contractors, municipal and private property owners in a cooperative, productive manner while serving the best interest of the client.
• Discuss plans, specifications and work schedules with project manager and engineers, contractors, utility companies and other governmental agencies.
• Communicate and enforce construction quality standards
• Follows company safety policies and procedures. Wears and works in proper personal protective equipment.
• Construction management, foreman experience
• Utility installation, specifically with Sewer & Water piping, storm water etc.
• Wastewater treatment plant experience, both operation, and construction.
• Travel from Northern Maine to southern New England states.

Essential Functions

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Personal organization and time management skills
• Able to build strong relationship with coworkers
• Thorough and accurate record keeping
• Excellent attention to detail

Experience

• Engineering drawings and specifications
• Construction oversight for water, wastewater, and sewer system infrastructure improvements
• Experience with concrete, process piping & equipment
• Soils and compaction methods
• Treatment plant experience is required
• Instrumentation, HVAC and electrical systems is a plus
• Experience with Fulcrum, Bluebeam, Submittal Exchange, Red Team, and/or Procore

Education

• 4-year degree or 10 years of directly related work experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.