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Certified Project Representative

Position Location: South Louisiana

T. Baker Smith is adding a Certified Project Representative to our CE&I team Primarily responsible for inspecting and monitoring commercial, industrial, municipal, and private projects of all types for conformance to plans, specifications, codes, and safety requirements daily.

Your Opportunity:

  • Inspect construction work items for conformance to contract plans and specifications or accepted industry standards.
  • Sample and test construction materials within associate’s certified competency.
  • Work with contractors to achieve safe and efficient execution of construction projects.
  • Serve as on-site representative for project managers at the project site.
  • Interpret plans and specifications to complete construction projects.
  • Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget in coordination with project team.
  • Opportunity to build constructive relationships with the clients in the field.
  • Work with contractors to maximize production and efficiency while minimizing redundancy.
  • Verify that material and equipment certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, and other data required by the specifications have been provided.
  • Stay abreast of requests for information (RFI’s), submittals, and change orders that may alter the scope or schedule of the project.
  • Participate in substantial and final completion inspections.
  • Mentor less experienced project representatives, encourage career growth.
  • Desire to pursue and obtain certifications as directed to enable project pursuits across a wide range of markets.

Desired Qualifications Skills:

  • A minimum of four years of related construction work, skill, knowledge, OR experience is needed, as well as a knowledge of the materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction of buildings, bridges, or other structures such as highways and roads.
  • Certification by the Louisiana Transportation Research Center in the inspection of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) paving, structural concrete, embankment and base course, asphaltic concrete, or other material as required by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) for inspection services provided on state projects.

 

Hours of Work and Travel:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, requiring 40+ hours per week. Travel, nights and weekend commitments to the firm, its associates and clients are required.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be in a combination of office and project site field environments and may be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate. Associate may be exposed to extensive noise, dust, smells, weather, and other environmental factors typically present at a project site and may be required to use safety glasses or hearing protection when in this work environment or to perform specific tasks.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs or structures, balance, stoop, and kneel; Occasional lifting of items not to exceed 50 lbs. Use hands to operate, handle, maneuver and/or manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate and inspect equipment, computer keyboard, calculator, and telephone; talk and hear; Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable – and passion goes a long way. Here at TBS, we are in the business of cultivating people, and you are set up to succeed if you identify strongly with these values / behaviors; Growth oriented, Trustworthy, Responsive, Works hard, smart, & safe, Builds a positive team & family spirit, and are Enthusiastic & energetic.

We also know that diversity of background and thought can enhance problem-solving and encourage more creative thinking, which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Our purpose is investing in people to enhance communities and that commitment has endured for over 100 years. We pride ourselves in doing this by recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse, passionate, and forward-thinking talent. T. Baker Smith is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse environment for all associates.