Resident Project Representative

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Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Job Title - Resident Project Representative

Location - Harvard, IL

Job Type – Onsite

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Stanley Consultants is looking for a Resident Project Representative with previous construction experience to work in Harvard, IL. Someone that acts as a Field Engineer on infrastructure projects and supports the Resident Engineer with the possibility of working on IDOT/CDOT/ISTHA projects. Performs daily on-site observation of the construction work compared to the project’s plans and specifications. Manages the completion of these observations through other Resident Project Representatives, Construction Observers and Material Technicians.

• Prepares reports, coordinate progress meetings with the contractor and owner, manages the shop drawing review process and certifies Contractor payrolls
• Monitors internal project budgets
• Ensures Stanley staff’s compliance with the Group Safety manual
• Resolves contractor questions and drawing clarifications
• Maintains active client communications and assists the Business Development Manager or others with marketing, interviews and proposal preparation
• Provides corporate support as requested to the Construction Services Chief, Group Safety Manager, Human Resources, Accounting and Line Management.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in engineering and/or construction management projects.
• Excellent visualization, communication, and documentation skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet) and an individual capable of performing in an unsupervised capacity.
• General knowledge of construction techniques and an ability to read plans and specs.
• Proven ability to distribute learned knowledge to other Resident Project Representatives, Construction Observer’s, and Material Testing Technicians.
• Ability to assist Construction Manager/Resident Engineer with many of their tasks and to be able to fill the Construction Managers/Resident Engineer’s role temporarily in their absence.
• Aptitude to act as a positive representative of the Stanley Consultants, Inc. core values and an active participation in an outside professional organization or internal Stanley committees (i.e., Group Safety Committee, MAC, etc.).
• Dependent upon project specific requirements and Client requests, this position may require an individual with specific expertise in sub elements of construction. Some examples, although not exhaustive are Traffic Control (AATSA), Material Testing (Soils, Concrete), Structural Welding, Landscaping, Dry Utilities, Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Roadway Pavement & Bridge Construction.

• Experience performing field engineering duties for IDOT/ISTHA/CDOT projects.
• Experience leading other staff.

• Quality Control
• On time, on budget performance
• Safety
• Client Satisfaction
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail

Physical Demands: The position requires the ability to work at and easily maneuver around construction sites in various weather conditions, lift and transport up to 50 lbs., and possibly climb ladders, scaffolding, trenches etc. Fear of heights or confined spaces could create a significant hardship.

Other: This position may require some out of town work assignments. If so, per diem and housing arrangements will be provided by the company. Work hours of this position are not defined and will vary week to week as we are required to work at all times that the general contractor is on-site performing substantial work activities.

Stanley’s Approach to Flexibility

While some members choose to work out of their local office on a full-time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or at home. Eligible roles can also offer a compressed workweek schedule. Members who participate will be assigned a 9/80 work schedule, meaning every other Friday off!

What we offer:

Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.

Work-Life Balance. We realize there’s more to life than just work.

Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.

Health Portfolio. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of health services including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.

Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.

Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.

Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.

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