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Resident Project Representative-Water Treatment Facility and Pump Station

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Location
Albuquerque, NM
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Job overview

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Facility Resident Project Representative to support construction projects throughout New Mexico. The role serves as an on-site representative, observing construction and documenting work to help ensure compliance with contract documents, engineering standards, and client requirements. The representative works with contractors, engineers, utility owners, and project managers on water treatment facilities, pump stations, and tanks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction ObservationField DocumentationWater Facility ConstructionConstruction Drawing InterpretationOSHA RegulationsConstruction SafetyWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMicrosoft OfficeElectronic Reporting SystemsOutdoor WorkConstruction Site TraversalLocal Travel

Qualifications

5+ Years Water Facility ConstructionResident Project Representative or Construction Inspector or Owner's Representative ExperienceValid Driver's License

Full job description

Our People & Places Solutions business delivers innovative infrastructure solutions that help communities thrive. We're seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Facility Resident Project Representative (RPR) to support the construction of critical water infrastructure projects throughout the New Mexico area.

In this role, you'll serve as Jacobs' on-site representative, providing construction observation and documentation to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract documents, engineering standards, and client requirements. Working directly with contractors, engineers, utility owners, and project managers, you'll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of water treatment facilities, pump stations, and tanks. Your field expertise and attention to detail will help ensure quality construction while maintaining accurate project records and facilitating communication among project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • On site observation of construction activities to verify compliance with contract

  • documents and specifications.

  • Documenting and reporting non conforming work, including deviations from plans,

  • materials, or installation procedures.

  • Conducting final inspections to confirm all punch list items and contract requirements are completed.

  • Monitoring installation of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and prestressed concrete tanks, including excavation, backfill, site piping, concrete, masonry buildings, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, valves, pumping and treatment equipment installation, instrumentation and control component installation, and function and performance testing. (Supported by the design team)

  • Maintaining daily field reports, photos, quantities, and progress logs for engineer and owner review.

  • Coordinating with engineers, contractors, and utility staff to resolve field issues and clarify design intent.

  • Observing pressure tests, leakage tests, and disinfection procedures for water treatment facilities and pipelines.

  • Tracking materials delivered and installed. Ensuring proper storage of equipment and materials as noted in the specifications.

  • Support change order documentation by identifying field conditions, contract document conflicts, or means and methods that differ from design.

  • Ensuring environmental compliance, including erosion control, dewatering, and dust control.

Per diem and travel allowance are available for qualified candidates assigned from outside the local project area.

  • 5+ years of experience in potable water or water resource recovery facility construction.

  • Proven experience serving as a Resident Project Representative (RPR), Construction Inspector, or Owner's Representative.

  • Strong understanding of water treatment facility or water resource recovery facility construction and operation.

  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, shop drawing and submittals.

  • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare detailed field documentation.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems.

  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and traverse active construction sites.

  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally within the New Mexico area.Per diem and travel allowance are available for qualified candidates assigned from outside the local project area.

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Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

How this job compares

Set against the 763 open Construction Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$76–115K/yr124 salary ranges
  • US median$37–55/hr252 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open Construction Inspector jobs in New Mexico and 763 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Construction Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (515 postings).
Education
85 of the 763 open Construction Inspector jobs (11%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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