Senior Resident Project Representative (Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities) presso GHD

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. 

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. 

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for?

Our Southeast Water business is seeking a skilled and motivated Resident Project Representative (RPR) to join our team based in Bowie, MD or Chantilly, VA. In this pivotal role, you’ll serve as an on-site representative for medium-to-large-scale water and wastewater treatment facility construction projects—ranging from $2M to over $100M in value—mostly within a 50-mile radius of our Bowie office.

As an RPR, you’ll be the primary liaison between GHD, the Owner, and the Contractor, ensuring every aspect of construction aligns with the contract documents. You’ll oversee critical infrastructure improvements that directly enhance public health and environmental sustainability.

Your responsibilities may include supervising inspection teams on larger projects, leading weekly coordination meetings, reviewing construction materials and submittals, managing third-party testing, and supporting Owner operations during shutdowns and transitions. You’ll maintain redline drawings, assist with contract closeout, and participate in system testing and startup—all while leveraging GHD’s web-based document management system to keep construction documentation organized and accessible.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in

• Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
• Project Management: Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
• Knowledge Management System: Work within established knowledge management systems to deliver preset outcomes for an area of responsibility.
• Project and Solution Development: Define and deliver services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Work within established procedures to achieve specified goals.
• Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• High School Diploma/GED; degrees, certifications, and other documented trainings and education a plus
• 10+ years of experience in general contracting, construction inspection and/or construction management, with a focus in water and wastewater treatment facility projects 
• Familiar with the current MDE and/or DEQ Standards and Specification for Soil Erosion & Sediment Control
• Experience with soils compaction and cast-in-place concrete testing 
• Familiarity with electrical systems and process controls, especially within water or wastewater treatment facilities
• Experience in overseeing construction of multiple trades, including civil, structural, architectural, HVAC, plumbing, process mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls
• Familiar with various construction means and methods of pipeline identification, tracing, pressure testing, and installation procedures
• Experience working with multiple subcontractors and demonstrated effective communication with clients, owners and contractors
• Experience with construction management software platforms (Procore a plus)
• Familiarity with Davis-Bacon and various Buy-American requirements that may be imposed by project funding agencies
• Ability to work within a team of other inspectors or engineers on larger projects.

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Salary range: $45.00-$55.00/hour based on experience

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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