Construction Representative

21h21 hours ago

Stantec

Washington, US · Full-time · $95,000 – $125,000

About this role

Stantec is seeking an experienced Construction Representative to join our program team and support DC Water in delivering a nearly $2-billion, 10-year capital improvement program at the Blue Plains Advanced AWTP and upstream sanitary and stormwater pump stations. This full-time role is co-located with DC Water staff at the Program Management Office at Blue Plains, making you an integral part of a collaborative delivery environment.

As a field representative, you will ensure that all work is completed according to contract documents, monitor the contractor's submittal register, and review certified payroll submissions to verify proper wages. You will also maintain electronic files in the designated Project Management Information System (PMIS) and ensure accurate as-built documentation is kept throughout the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with other project team members to solve constructability issues as they arise, assist Operations and Maintenance departments with O&M submittals and training, and monitor functional testing, commissioning, and closeout progress. Warranty inspections and issue resolution during the warranty period are also part of your responsibilities.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a high-profile, long-term capital program with a leading engineering firm, co-located with a major water utility. You will gain deep experience in collaborative delivery and construction management at a scale that few projects provide, supporting critical infrastructure improvements for the nation’s capital.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret plans, details, schedules, and specifications
Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods across electrical, I&C, civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and fire suppression disciplines
Experience in construction management and construction contract administration
Knowledge and experience with problem solving, including identifying complex issues and reviewing related documentation
Experience with collaborative delivery methods (e.g., CMAR, design-build) on large capital projects
Familiarity with prevailing wage requirements (e.g., Davis-Bacon) and certified payroll review processes
Proficiency in using Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) for document control and tracking
Experience working on water or wastewater treatment plant construction projects preferred

Responsibilities

Act as a field representative to ensure all work is completed according to contract documents
Communicate and collaborate with project team members to resolve constructability issues
Monitor the contractor's submittal register and facilitate submittal reviews with departmental stakeholders
Review certified payroll submissions and periodically perform labor standards interviews
Maintain electronic files for all project documentation in the designated Project Management Information System (PMIS)
Ensure contractors maintain accurate as-built documentation and coordinate periodic reviews with the Project Design Engineer
Assist Operations and Maintenance departments with O&M submittals, manuals, spare parts, and asset induction training
Monitor functional testing, operational demonstration, commissioning, and construction closeout progress
Perform warranty inspections and assist O&M departments with resolving issues during the warranty period

Benefits

Opportunity to work on a high-profile $2 billion capital improvement program with a 10-year horizon
Co-located with DC Water staff at the Blue Plains Program Management Office for direct client collaboration
Full-time role with a leading engineering firm on a major infrastructure project
Exposure to commissioning, startup, and warranty phases of advanced water treatment systems