Resident Project Representative

Trilon; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Health Benefits

Signing Bonus of $5,000

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. in Bossier City, LA is looking for a Resident Project Representative to oversee municipal projects. This role involves inspection, contractor communication, and compliance checks to ensure project standards are met.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least 3 years of experience in civil engineering. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, and the position offers competitive salary and benefits, including a signing bonus and flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience required.
• Knowledge of civil engineering practices and construction regulations.
• Fluency in English required; strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections for municipal projects.
• Review contractor invoices and change orders.
• Prepare punch lists and approve shop drawings.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Construction inspection methods

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Resident Project Representative at our Bossier City, LA office to provide quality planning, designing and technical overview to assist the Project Manager/Client Account Manager in delivering projects 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, the candidate establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

Conduct on-site inspection work for environmental, water, sewer, and other public works projects and programs. Inspect 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

What you’ll need

• 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 communication skills.

Why Join Our Team

• Base Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
• Signing Bonus: One-time bonus of $5,000, 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

Waggoner 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.