Benefits:
Competitive salary
Opportunity for advancement
Job Title: Field Representative (Clerk of the Works)
Position Location: Greater Boston (Lexington area)
Approx. Length of Position: Direct Hire
Degree Required: Bachelor’s or Master's degree of Architecture
As a Project Architect you will be an essential team member responsible for leading the technical advancement of a project and the production of construction documents, drawings, and specifications. We are looking for architectural professionals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, teachers, and other public servants, with a strong focus on public K-12 schools and public safety projects. We pride ourselves in our commitment to designing buildings that inspire its users with exciting, functional, sustainable, and cost-effective design.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform on-site observations during any active construction as may be reasonably
necessary to determine in general if progress and quality of the Work being
performed will be in conformance with the Contract Documents when completed.
Notify the Firm Project Manager immediately if work does not conform to the
Contract Documents or requires special inspection or testing. Create and maintain
a non-conforming work log.
Monitor the Contractor’s progress as it relates to the construction schedule and
alert the Firms Project Manager to conditions that may lead to delays in
completion of the Work.
Coordinate all required special inspections and materials testing with third-party
testing agency, including scheduling, on-site support, and ensuring timely reporting to
the owner & OPM team and project stakeholders
Attend all construction coordination and other meetings as directed by the Firms
Project Manager.
Maintain a log of Daily Construction Reports (DCR) of the construction activities
Observed.
In cooperation with the Architect, review the work and prepare interim and final
punch lists for the Contractor.
Update field plans and specifications based upon issuance of RFIs, CCD’s, ASI’s, etc.
Visit any locations for materials being billed for but located off-site.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum five years of supervisory experience in the construction and supervision of buildings in Massachusetts
Expertise and experience in design or construction of public K-12 schools in Massachusetts is preferred
Familiarity with reading project plans, specifications, and reviewing the work and - quality performed by subcontractors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely is paramount.
Physical ability to traverse construction sites
Must have vehicle
Technical / Software skills:
Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Projects