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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.\n\nWhat 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.\nIf 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.\nYour Primary Responsibilities will include\n Services provided in this position are to include (but may not be limited to):\n\n1. Serve as the first line of response to transportation and construction project representatives assigned to the various projects, including typical supervisory tasks such as day-to-day scheduling and workload allocation.\n\n2. Develop and maintain transportation specifications and other standard contract documents in coordination with design personnel.\n\n3. Work with project team during the initial contracting phase to develop project budgets and schedules that adequately account for transportation and construction phase efforts.\n\n4. Provide constructability and QA/QC review of contract documents and provide otherwise related support for projects.\n\n5. Maintain a working knowledge of and a continuing education effort focused on construction methods, materials, and products.\n\n6. Conduct periodic reviews of job site progress in the field.\n\n7. Conducts project status review with project manager and team members, checking accuracy of work completed, and monitors timeliness of project completion.\n\n8. Develop templates, databases, procedures, etc. for consistent preparation of opinions of probable construction cost and serve as the primary point of responsibility for preparation of OPCs.\n\n9. Assist design engineering staff and clients in construction bidding and contracting activities such as attendance at bid openings, review and recommendation of contract award, preparation of final contract documents for execution, etc.\n\n10. Lead the construction review process as necessary for problem identification and problem solving, scheduling, periodic payment requests, project documentation, contract modifications, project record, close out documents, and other documents.\n\nResponsibilities/Essential Functions of the Position\n\nServes as Mid-South’s technical lead in executing the performance of the services included in the transportation and construction discipline. \nMentors staff in the various skill sets necessary to execute the various service areas within the oversight of projects.\nEnsures client quality expectations are met.\nProvides feedback of transportation and construction review personnel’s performance of activities.\nHandles client technical questions and complaints through the PM; follows procedure to solve client technical problems in collaboration with PM.\nAttentive to detail and accuracy, committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems. Responsible for the development of “doing the job right the first time” culture for staff.\n\nCompetencies:\n Possesses strong technical expertise in this discipline.\nExpresses ideas and thoughts verbally with clarity and persuasion.\nExpresses ideas and thoughts in written form, clearly and informatively.\nListens with genuine interest, encourages discussion, and does not monopolize conversations.\nProvides timely and effective communications with team members regarding project status and expectations.\nAccepts diversity of opinions, is unafraid to let people speak their minds, and solicits different views.\nWorks toward the goal of having clients view us as the technical expert in this field.\nStays aware of client technical needs, concerns and satisfaction related to oversight of projects.\nResponds promptly to client technical questions and requests in cooperation with PM.\nEffectively manages client technical expectations. \n\nWhat you'll need\nRequired Education\nBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering\nExperience\nFour years of experience. Direct client interaction and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.\nCertifications/Registrations\nRelated professional registration/certification desired. \n\nOther Knowledge and Skills\nProficient in using AutoCAD Civil 3D \nAdvanced knowledge of MS Office\nKnowledge of design, on-line reports and MDOT systems preferred\nSuperior communication and organizational skills and in-depth knowledge of industry products and operations\n\nCompensation & Benefits:\nBase Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience\nSigning Bonus: You will receive a one-time signing bonus of $10,000, payable within 30 days of your start date.\nClawback 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. \n\nWhy Join Our Team\nAbout Waggoner\n\n Waggoner is a multidisciplinary infrastructure and advisory firm focused on transforming communities and advancing the systems that support them. Our team brings together engineering, science, business, environmental expertise, digital innovation, program delivery, and strategic insight to solve complex challenges facing communities, industries, and governments.\nWe believe infrastructure is more than projects - it is the foundation of resilient communities, economic opportunity, and a stronger future. By integrating technical excellence with environmental stewardship, data-driven insights, and collaboration problem solving, Waggoner helps our clients realize what's possible and delivers solutions that create lasting impact for the people and places we serve.\nOur culture is built on integrity, accountability, collaboration, and excellence. We empower talented professionals to lead, innovate, and work across disciplines to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.\n\nOur Vision\n To be the trusted partner organizations turn to for integrated solutions that strengthen communities, advance infrastructure, and solve complex challenges.\nOur Mission\n Transforming communities. To improve the quality of life for our clients, communities, and employees by delivering innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions that make a lasting difference.\nWe 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: \n\nWEI Incentive Program \nHealthy Workplace Program \nEmployee Referral Bonus \nCompetitive Health Benefits \nCareer Development and Training \nFlexible/Hybrid Schedule \nCommunity Service Opportunities \nWorldwide Travel Assistance \n\nWaggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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