Construction Representative

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.

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

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 Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities

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.

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.