Resident Project Representative/CA

Trilon Group•Baton Rouge, LA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Project Field Inspector 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 Project Field Inspector 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. 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.

Requirements

Graduated High School/GED and minimum 5 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 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.
Spoken and written fluently in English.
Strong writing, reading, listening and speaking communications skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct 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 invoices
Respond to contractor Requests for Information (RFIs)
Review and process change orders
Prepare substantial completion punch lists
Review and approve contractor shop drawings