Resident Project Representative

Department: Water/Wastewater Location: Baton Rouge, LADescriptionWaggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Resident Project Representative for our Baton Rouge, 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 Rep works under the general guidance and direction of an Engineer. Using excellent client service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.Job ResponsibilitiesConduct 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 invoicesRespond to contractor Requests for Information (RFIs)Review and process change ordersPrepare substantial completion punch listsReview and approve contractor shop drawingsWhat you'll needGraduated High School/GED and minimum 5 years of related experienceKnowledge 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 works inspection methods.Considerable skill in reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans and specifications, and contract documentsAbility to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field and office data, reports and systems.Spoken and written fluently in English.Strong writing, reading, listening and speaking communications skills.Why Join Our Team 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:WEI Incentive ProgramHealthy Workplace ProgramEmployee Referral BonusCompetitive Health BenefitsCareer Development and TrainingFlexible/Hybrid ScheduleCommunity Service OpportunitiesWorldwide Travel AssistanceWaggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.