Construction Field Representative / SWPPP Inspector (Rochester)

Marathon Engineering is seeking a full-time Construction Field Representative / SWPPP Inspector to join our Rochester team. This role focuses on field-based work : performing Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPPP) inspections, observing construction progress, and assisting with survey operations as needed. You will play a key part in ensuring our designs are built as intended, documenting field conditions, and communicating with engineers, contractors, and clients throughout construction.

This position is ideal for someone with hands-on construction, inspection, or site work experience who enjoys working outdoors, understands how site work comes together, and takes pride in accurate, organized reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform SWPPP inspections on active construction sites, documenting compliance with erosion and sediment control measures and preparing detailed reports.
• Serve as Marathons on-site representative during construction, track progress, verify quantities, photograph work, and communicate findings to the design team.
• Assist with construction administration tasks including review of submittals and shop drawings,
• Support the survey crew with field setup, stakeout, and topographic data collection as workload requires.
• Maintain organized field notes and daily logs using company templates, ensuring records are consistent and complete.
• Collaborate closely with Marathons engineers and surveyors to translate field conditions into actionable design feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS

Marathon Engineering is a full-service Civil Engineering and Surveying firm providing services for residential, commercial, educational, and institutional projects with offices in Rochester and Ithaca. Founded in 2008, our mission is to provide excellent service at a fair price, understanding our clients goals and working collaboratively to achieve them.

Our projects include residential subdivisions, commercial plazas, affordable housing developments, renewable energy infrastructure, and educational facilities. We provide a full suite of servicesfrom survey and site design through permitting, construction administration, stakeout, and stormwater inspectionsto ensure every project is delivered with precision and care.