About this opportunity
City of Sunrise lists this Resident Project Representative P/T opportunity in fort lauderdale, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
City Of Sunrise Job Opportunity
The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace — it's a community built on our Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We're committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.
As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida's premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you're helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about service excellence and community pride.
We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.
Effective January 2026, the City is has launched an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance — providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative reflects our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.
Nature of Work
This classification involves, on a part-time basis, performing daily on-site observations of construction work for the City to ensure compliance. An employee in this position observes, documents, and reports on contractors' progress and compliance with contract, plans, and specifications; observes concrete pours; identifies problem areas; assists in resolutions; conducts final walk-throughs; and investigates related complaints. This position also performs general office work and maintains records.
Examples of Duties
Acts as liaison between the contractor and Project Manager.
Monitors construction contractor progress, use of materials, and installation of approved equipment and materials; conducts continuing review of all related codes, standards, laws, and ordinances pertaining to assigned construction projects; and attends construction progress meetings.
Prepares detailed and accurate inspection reports and maintains up to date records; collects, compiles, and participates in the analysis of information relative to assigned projects.
Assists in the preparation and processing of Pay Applications and Change Orders.
Prepares oral and written project evaluation reports; uses various sources of supplemental information in order to ensure that project standards have been followed.
Identifies problem areas; determines trends; evaluates contractor performance; presents findings; and recommends solutions or alternatives.
Assists in the resolution of contractor's request for additional information.
Investigates complaints and/or requests received during the construction of a project through telephone, letter, or in person; assists in the positive resolution of complaints and/or requests.
Assists Project Manager with various tasks as requested or as required relative to projects.
Maintains project files and daily written reports.
Performs related work as required.
Requirements
Education
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of G.E.D. equivalency diploma
Experience
Considerable work experience in field construction observation of underground utilities, storm drainage, pavement systems, buildings and structures, landscaping and irrigation, and other related construction activities OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications
Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.
Physical Requirements
Must have sufficient strength and agility to permit moderate lifting, moving materials and other equipment; kneeling, bending, reaching and climbing steps or ladders. Sitting or standing for prolonged period of time required. Must have the ability to operate a City issued motor vehicle.
Work Environment
Work is performed in various environments depending on assignment including standard office setting, warehouse, and in the field at various public locations within the City. Shifts and work hours may vary and may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Some duties may require exposure to adverse conditions including but not limited to: varying temperature; inclement weather and/or other adverse environmental conditions.
Sensory
The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Requires ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate while completing tasks within established time frames. It also requires interaction with employees from all City departments/divisions and the public.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment common to aspects of earthworks, foundation construction, utility installation, wall and building construction, site utilities, paving systems, and landscaping and irrigation systems.
Knowledge of civil drawings, construction processes, and construction codes.
Knowledge of inspectional procedures, practices, and methods.
Knowledge of principles and practices of effective public relations.
Knowledge of principles and methods of record maintenance.
Knowledge of customer service principles, practices, and procedures.
Skill in visualization, communication, and documentation.
Skill in using Office and department software.
Skill in the operation of computer equipment, keyboard, and applications.
Ability to accurately read and interpret plans and specifications.
Ability to deal effectively with contractors on the telephone, in person, and through written contacts.
Ability to maintain clerical records according to department requirements.
Ability to make rapid and accurate arithmetic computations.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment and treat others with respect and courtesy.
Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, coworkers, public officials, other governmental agencies, and the general public.
Ability to assess and evaluate conformance with contract documents and relay sufficient information for job control.
Ability to make detailed technical observations and to enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
Benefits
The description of benefits for which, an employee may be eligible have been generally summarized in this information sheet for your convenience; however, you must refer to all applicable City ordinances, collective bargaining agreements and/or plan documents for specific terms and conditions. These benefits may be affected by future changes in policy, collective bargaining, City ordinances and/or legislative actions. The City reserves the right to increase, modify, decrease or eliminate benefits at any time. No benefit is created or maintained simply based on this document, and its contents do not give rise to any contractual rights related to continuing employment or receipt of benefits between the City of Sunrise and its employees. The information contained herein supersedes any prior benefit sheet(s).
Paid Time Off (PTO)
PTO may be used for sick or vacation time-off requests.
Employee must work a full fiscal quarter before they are eligible for any PTO.
PTO earned per fiscal quarter will be earned in accordance with the following accrual table:
Bi-Weekly Average Hours Worked PTO Earned
8 to 13.99 2 hours
14.00 to 26.99 4 hours
27.00 to 39.99 6 hours
40.00 + 8 hours
Maximum PTO that may be earned in a fiscal quarter is 8 hours (Total of 32 max hours per year).
PTO earned will be calculated and posted to employee's leave accruals on the month following the end of the fiscal quarter.
Employees may use PTO in four (4) hour increments only.
PTO must be requested the business day before requested time off.
Employees must use PTO earned in a fiscal year by the end of the following fiscal year or accrued time will be forfeited.
There will be no payouts upon separation of service and no cash
Worksite address
fort lauderdale, FL, 33336, US
Who can apply
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