Section 12-3-20-700.7 - OWNER/CONSTRUCTION PROJECT REPRESENTATIVEDepending upon the size of the Project, the Bureau may request the Professional to hire a full-time Construction Project Representative to be physically present at the Project site during normal construction hours each week. The Professional will provide, select and compensate the Representative upon the approval of the Bureau. The duties of the Construction Project Representative shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Assist the Contractor in obtaining interpretation of the Contract Documents from the Professional2. Conduct daily on-site inspections to determine conformance with the Contract Documents in regard to Work, Materials, Equipment, etc.3. Request additional details and/or information from the Professional when needed by the Contractor4. Evaluate suggestions and/or modifications submitted by the Contractor and transmit these to the Professional with recommendations5. Anticipate problems, when possible, which may create delays and problems in construction and report these to the Contractor and the Professional for solutions6. Maintain official relationship only with the General Contractor's Job Superintendent(s) and communicate problems regarding Subcontractors7. Attend all required construction conferences and participate actively in discussions regarding the Project8. Conduct tests and inspections authorized by the Professional and as required by the Contract Documents and record results9. Maintain a daily log of Project activity which include, but are not limited to: hours on the job site, weather conditions, daily construction activity, number of men in each trade on the site, general observations, written and verbal directives to the Contractor and visits of governmental officials10. If, upon inspection or observation, Work is found not in accordance with Contract Documents, advise the Professional verbally and in writing. Consult with the Professional for directions if the Contractor does not correct the Work 11. See that testing and inspections performed by others are in compliance with Contract Documents12. When requested, accompany all Using Agency, State of Federal officials on construction inspections and record in the daily log13. Cooperate with the Bureau Staff Architect and Inspector and provide all requested Project information14. Maintain in an orderly manner all files, correspondence, reports, shop drawings, samples, Contract Documents, Change Orders, Addenda, supplementary drawings, and daily log15. Review requisitions for payment submitted by the Contractor and transmit to the Professional with recommendation for payment16. Participate in construction inspections with the Professional's Project Director, including regular intervals and substantial completion; provide information regarding completed or defective Work17. Refer all communications from the Using Agency to the Bureau's Staff Architect and Inspector18. Copy the Bureau's Staff Architect and Inspector on all correspondence relating to the Project19. Review plans, specifications and shop drawings on a regular basis20. Advise Contractor and Professional of Work being performed with unapproved shop drawings required by Specifications21. Check Materials and Equipment delivered to job site against approved specifications, samples, shop drawings and related correspondence; if in conflict, notify Professional22. Check that Contractor is maintaining record notated drawings of as-built conditions, when as-built drawings are specified23. When necessary, act as liaison between the Contractor and the Using Agency in coordinating the occupation of the facility The Construction Project Representative is not authorized to:
1. Authorize deviations from the Contract Documents without approval by the Professional2. Expedite the Work for the Contractor(s)3. Advise the Contractor on building techniques or scheduling5. Issue Certificate for Payments7. Interpret the Contract Documents except when obviously clearThe Construction Project Representative should not:
1. Enter into disputes or problems between Subcontractor and Subcontractor2. Enter into disputes or problems between General Contractor and Subcontractor3. Offer gratuitous advice to Contractor or Subcontractor(s) on performance of Work whether solicited or not4. Communicate with the Using Agency's representative in any official way other than noted above5. Make vague and unclear log entries as to the Acceptability of the Contractor's Work6. Order a stoppage of Work except in cases of extreme emergencies12 Miss. Code. R. 3-20-700.7