Resident Project Representative

City of Shreveport•Government Plaza, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Project Representative (RPR) is the City's direct representative to the contractor and the citizens for City infrastructure construction projects. The RPR is the City liaison for the contractor, other utilities and the public on the job site. The RPR resolves potential construction conflicts, maintains daily reports, job meeting minutes and quantity documentation. The RPR also maintains records of schedule and the contractor's activities in regards to the schedule, as well as records of time, material and equipment that may be paid under a force account. The RPR reviews and verifies monthly pay applications and provides protection to the City from defects and deficiencies in the work. The RPR also prepares as-built records to provide to the City for use in record drawings. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent.
A degree from a recognized college or university in construction technology, construction management or a similar degree or four (4) years of experience as a RPR, preferred to include at least two (2) years of experience in water, sewer, road or drainage construction or a minimum of eight (8) years experience in field construction work, preferred to include at least two (2) years of experience in water, sewer, road or drainage construction.
Must attend and obtain continuing education courses and certifications as determined by the City Engineer.
If assigned to projects which include water and sewer, the employee must obtain Class 1 & 2 operators license in Wastewater Treatment and Water Distribution within the first 18 months of employment
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years of experience as a RPR, preferred to include at least two (2) years of experience in water, sewer, road or drainage construction
A minimum of eight (8) years experience in field construction work, preferred to include at least two (2) years of experience in water, sewer, road or drainage construction.

Responsibilities

Observes construction of water, sewer, road and drainage infrastructure projects.
Observes any required testing during construction.
Observes material delivered to the site in accordance with material submittals and/or shop drawings.
Resolve potential construction conflicts.
Maintain daily reports, job meeting minutes and quantity documentation.
Maintain record of schedule and the contractor's activities in regards to the schedule.
Maintain records of time, material and equipment that may be paid under a force account.
Reviews and verifies monthly pay applications.
Provide protection to the City from defects and deficiencies in the work.
Prepares as-built records to provide to the City for use in record drawings.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.