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Job Title: Resident Project RepresentativeJob Description

As a Resident Project Representative, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and evaluating construction work on multidiscipline projects such as pump stations, water treatment plants (WTP), and wastewater treatment plants (WWTP). Your responsibilities will include field visits to job sites to ensure compliance with contract documents, coordination of material testing, monitoring construction schedules, and preparing accurate reports and project records.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct field visits to job sites to observe and evaluate construction work.

+ Coordinate and oversee material testing on soil, concrete, bituminous, and aggregate materials.

+ Monitor construction schedules and activities for compliance with contract documents.

+ Preliminarily approve payment estimates prepared by contractors.

+ Produce thorough, accurate, and concise quantities, daily reports, and related documents.

+ Organize and process project records efficiently.

+ Monitor site safety of personnel and ensure compliance with specifications.

+ Assist Project Managers in preparing Request for Quotations, Change Orders, and Request for Information.

+ Process project records on computers, including materials generated by others.

+ Observe and document individual equipment startups for compliance with contract documents.

+ Make informed decisions based on previous experience when appropriate.

+ Attend and facilitate preconstruction meetings and progress review meetings.

+ Communicate effectively and respectfully with staff, contractors, clients, and the public.

Essential Skills

+ 7+ years of experience as a Resident Field Representative, Construction Inspector, Construction Observer, or Site Engineer.

+ 3+ years of experience with water/wastewater plants, treatment plants, CSO facilities, and/or pump stations.

+ Ability to read and interpret construction documents, plans, and specifications.

+ Proficiency in report writing.

+ Strong skills in Excel and Word.

+ Clean driving record.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Civil Engineering or similar degree (bonus).

+ 10+ years of experience (bonus).

+ Experience with Procore (bonus).

Work Environment

This position involves working primarily in the field, with projects located in Oakland County and potentially Genessee County, as well as other areas within the state. You will be in the field 90% of the time and will have access to a work truck or can expense mileage using your own vehicle. The work schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8-10 hour days, with occasional Saturdays if projects are behind schedule. The team and family-oriented work environment offers advancement opportunities, extracurricular activities, a mentoring program, and participation in community-based events. Employees benefit from medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO, overtime pay, a 401K plan, mileage reimbursement, and employer-sponsored continuing education.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Bloomfield Hills,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

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.