• Resident Project Representative

    Actalent (Merrillville, IN)


    Job Title: Resident Project RepresentativeJob Description

     

    As a Resident Project Representative, you will conduct on-site observations to monitor the progress and quality of work in accordance with contract documents. You will serve as the engineer's liaison with the contractor, maintain adequate records including a daily logbook and a set of drawings with authorized changes noted, review the contractor’s application for payment, and perform other duties as assigned.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct field investigations and provide construction inspection and support for civil and environmental engineering projects, including manhole inspections, smoke testing, infrastructure condition assessments, site investigation, and construction inspection and reporting.

    + Communicate and coordinate daily with project owners, engineers, and contractors.

    + Engage in primarily on-site field work but also perform some office work and reporting.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in construction inspection on water and wastewater construction projects, including potable water line installation, sewer installation, pump station, lift station, and treatment plant construction projects.

    + Ability to read civil construction plans and specifications.

    + Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

    + Good communication and client relation skills.

    + Willingness to travel to projects as needed.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 5+ years of experience in construction inspection or RPR work for potable water line installation, sanitary sewer line installation, water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, and lift stations.

    Work Environment

    The initial project involves the construction of a new Water Treatment Plant in Kouts, IN, scheduled to last one year. This role requires working standard construction hours (7 AM - 4 PM) with some overtime, up to 50+ hours as needed. A company vehicle is provided with a gas card, and accommodations are covered for overnight travel with a per diem. The team consists of 129 full-time employees, with 15 in the Construction Department including 12 Resident Project Representatives.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $87360.00/yr.

     

    1.COMPREHENSIVE LIFE / MEDICAL INSURANCEIncludes: Medical,Vision, Life and Short-Term DisabilityMEDICALHigh Deductible PlanEffective 1 month after full time employmentOptional Dependent coverage – company pays 50% of premium.$2,500 Deductible $4,000 total out-of-pocket for individual; $5,000 family Deductible(embedded) $8,000 total out of pocket for familyPreventive care coverage 100%Office co-pays $30 Physician/ $60 Specialist per visitOther co-pays $300 ER and $75 Urgent Care100% of all medical covered after deductible has been met except when co-pays are applicable.VISION100% annual eye exam100% lenses every 12 monthsFrame every 24 monthsContacts – up to $120 with co-pay2.BASIC LIFE INSURANCE$50,000.00 (Your amount of Basic Life Insurance will be subject to any reductions listed in theAge Reductions provision of the Policy.)3.SHORT TERM DISABILITY BENEFIT – based on Average weekly earnings for TotalDisability. Benefits payable for 26 weeks.AVAILABLE AT EMPLOYEES’ EXPENSE4.DENTAL -Available at employee’s expense$50 Deductible80% Routine Expenses50% OrthodonticAnnual Max. $1500OTHER BENEFITS PROVIDED5.VACATION & PERSONAL TIME OFF (PTO) –VACATION – accrued at the rate of 80 hours per year, prorated each pay period of the calendar year and as earned. Thereafter, 80 hours plus an additional 4 hours per year is accrued for each full year of service. May carry over max. 100 hours from one year to the next.PERSONAL TIME OFF (PTO) – accrued at rate of 40 hours per year prorated each pay period and made available as earned. Thereafter 40 hours per calendar year. May carry over max. 80 hours from one yearto the next.6.HOLIDAYS – 7 paid holidays-New Year’s 4th of July Thanksgiving and day afterMemorial Day Labor Day Christmas day7.ACEC Retirement Trust 401 K - PROFIT SHARING PLAN–Eligible to contribute after 6-month anniversary.–Eligible to roll current deferred plan balance after 30 days employment–Employer contribution is a 100% of your deferrals which do not exceed4% of compensation, plus 50% of your deferrals which exceed 4% but do not exceed 6% of compensation

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Merrillville,IN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.