Construction Representative II
Full TimeJob Overview
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Construction Representative II for north Louisiana. The primary objective of the role is to ensure that quality construction projects are built per plans and specifications. The role will receive a company vehicle and housing for the duration of the project.
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.
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
- Monitors Construction Projects with a well-defined scope
- Works closely with Lead Construction Representative to deliver our scope of services to the client throughout the construction phase of projects from project kickoff through project closeout
- Coordinates with clients, contractors, and client personnel to help deliver our scope of services to the client.
- Monitor work conducted by outside parties and their contractors for conformance with LaDOTD Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.
- Works closely with the Lead Construction Representative if modifications to the construction plans are required.
- Coordinates with utility companies which have facilities on project site.
- Attend and participate in project status meetings with the Contractor.
- Prepares daily construction reports which accurately describe daily project activities, including pay item quantities and project progress.
- Prepares project documentation including record drawings.
- Review monthly pay requests.
- Assist in project close-out documentation.
Preferred Skills:
- LaDOTD Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certificate preferred
- LaDOTD Traffic Control Technician (TCT) certificate preferred
- MDOT Construction Storm Water Management certificate preferred
- ACI Concrete Field Technician-Grade 1 preferred
- OSHA 10 certification preferred
Competencies:
- Ability to understand plans and specifications
- Familiarity of MDOT publications including the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Construction Manual, and Inspector Checklists
- Experience providing inspection of road and/or bridge construction project
- Knowledgeable of Construction Materials testing procedures
- Solid communication skills and work ethic
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- The ability to work with limited supervision
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite
What you'll need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and construction experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Education or Experience:
- Associate degree
- 6+ years of related experience
Perks:
- Company vehicle
- Housing provided by company if candidate does not live within the project area