Resident Project Representative - Water + Environment Market

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions. What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home.

We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• High school diploma (GED) with 15+ years of experience in construction/inspection on a variety of municipal projects, or an associate’s degree with 12+ years of experience.
• Experience in water/wastewater facilities construction, including earthwork and grading, erosion prevention and sediment control, roadways and driveways, cast‑in‑place (CIP) and precast concrete, mechanical and electrical equipment installation (e.g., pumps, motors, generators), buried sanitary sewer piping, and masonry building construction.
• Licenses, registrations, or certifications are encouraged, and applicants may be required to participate in certification and training courses post‑hire as required by OSHA, industry, and/or client‑specific requirements. Such certifications could include concrete, asphalt, erosion control, environmental, and hazardous materials training, etc.
• Physical demands: frequently required to walk (including walking in rough terrain outdoors), stand, sit, use hands to operate, and handle objects, tools, or equipment. Ability to talk, see, and hear, and reach with hands and arms, walk, stand, or stoop. Frequently required to lift or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally over 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals wanting assistance to perform these essential functions.
• Work environment: field – outdoors; exposed to environmental elements including humidity, dust, noise, and various temperatures; work in various high‑traffic areas.
• Use of personal protective equipment is required and provided by the firm.
• Valid driver’s license.

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.

As a Resident Project Representative, you will:

• Observe and inspect construction work and prepare daily inspection reports.
• Perform daily construction observation—including earthwork, erosion control, reinforced concrete, underground piping, both process and plumbing, above‑ground process and plumbing, as well as mechanical and electrical equipment installation and start‑up.
• Interpret project drawings, observe construction work in progress, and check compliance with specifications, contract drawings, and approved submittals/shop drawings.
• Refer deviations from plans and specifications to management.
• Take part in reviewing submittals, assisting with requests for information (RFI’s), and other related activities.
• Maintain general knowledge of construction techniques, design, and shop drawing comprehension of moderate complexity.
• Learn on the job through observation of others and asking questions.
• Familiarity with the use of a computer and general software for reporting.

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people‑first culture.

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people‑first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Professional Growth
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In‑house learning, tuition reimbursement, licensure support, professional organization engagement.

Culture that Cares
: 93 % of employees say they feel cared for, and 96 % are confident in our future success.

Competitive…