What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Project Representative position at Waggoner Engineering?
Department: Water/Wastewater
Location: Bossier City, LA
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Resident Project Representative our Bossier City, LA office to provide quality planning, designing and technical overview to assist the Project Manager/Client Account Manager in delivering project, within budgetary and time constraints.
The Resident Project Representative works under the general guidance and direction of an Engineer/Project Manager. Using excellent client service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.
Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? Waggoner Engineering, founded in 1976, is a civil engineering and professional consulting firm dedicated to helping communities reach their full potential. With numerous office locations across the Southeast United States, Waggoner is recognized for its innovative, multi-disciplinary services that extend far beyond traditional engineering.
What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients.
If you are tired of hearing “we’ve always done it this way”; if you have a work hard/play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.
Your Primary Responsibilities will include
Conduct on-site inspection work for environmental, water, sewer, and other public works projects and programs. Inspects all phases of construction and improvement work contracted by the client to assure that the appropriate construction is completed in compliance with the plans, standards, specifications, special requirements, codes and regulations.
- Review and process contractor invoices
- Respond to contractor Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Review and process work change directives/change orders
- Prepare substantial completion punch lists
- Review and approve contractor shop drawings
- Graduated High School/GED and minimum 3 years of related experience
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to construction, inspection, and safety.
- Considerable knowledge of public utility/works inspection methods.
- Considerable skill in reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans and specifications, and contract documents
- Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field and office data, reports and systems. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Spoken and written fluently in English.
- Strong writing, reading, listening and speaking communications skills.
We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- Base Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
- Signing Bonus: You will receive a one-time signing bonus of $10,000, payable within 30 days of your start date.
- Clawback Provision: If you voluntarily resign or are terminated for cause within 12 months of your start date, you agree to repay the signing bonus in full.
- WEI Incentive Program
- Healthy Workplace Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Competitive Health Benefits
- Career Development and Training
- Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
- Community Service Opportunities
- Worldwide Travel Assistance