RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE

RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE

Salary

$4,758.00 - $6,193.20 Monthly

Location

Government Plaza, LA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2601946

Department

PW - Public Works-NW

Division

PW Eng - Public Works Engineering-NW

Opening Date

05/22/2026

Closing Date

5/29/2026 12:00 PM Central

• Description
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Class Title

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Resident Project Representative (RPR) is the Citys direct representative to the contractor and the citizens for City infrastructure construction projects.

Duties

• 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.
• The RPR is the City liaison for the contractor, other utilities and the public on the job site.
• Resolve potential construction conflicts.
• Maintain daily reports, job meeting minutes and quantity documentation.
• Maintain record of schedule and the contractors 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 drivers license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Tasks require infrequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

2. Working around and with machinery having moving parts, heavy dust, and loose

particles.

3. Working at heights and low areas.

4. Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Tasks involve frequent walking, bending, stooping, some unassisted lifting, carrying,

pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects, up to 50 pounds.

2. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

3. May require the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of colors.

4. Requires the ability to talk and/or hear. (talking: expressing or exchanging

information by means of spoken works; hearing perceiving nature of sounds by ear)

TRAVEL:

Travel will be required locally from location to location to accomplish job assignments and visit job sites.

CAREER PROGRESSION: Construction Manager

The City of Shreveport is an EEOC Employer

The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.

01

Do you have a High School Diploma, GED, or the equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your level of education from a recognized college or university in construction technology, construction management or a similar degree?

• High school diploma/GED
• Associate degree from a recognized college or university
• Bachelors Degree from a recognized college or university
• Masters Degree or higher from a recognized college or university

03

How many years of experience do you have in RPR to include at least two years of experience in water, sewer, road or drainage construction?

• No experience
• Less than 4 years of experience
• At least 4 years but less than 6 years of experience
• At least 6 years but less than 8 years of experience
• 8 or more years of experience

04

Please list the name of the company where you obtained this experience, the duties that you performed, and the dates. (if there is more than one company, please list each separately). Company: Duties: Dates: Please do not list "See Resume.

05

How many years of experience do you have in field construction work to include at least two years of experience in water, sewer, road or drainage construction?

• No experience
• Less than 8 years of experience
• At least 8 years but less than 10 years of experience
• At least 10 years but less than 12 years of experience
• More than 12 years of experience

06

Please list the name of the company where you obtained this experience and the duties that you performed, and the dates. (If there is more than one company, please list each separately). Company: Duties: Dates: Please do not put "See Resume."

07

Do you possess a valid drivers license? (You must submit proof at time of hire).

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Shreveport

Address 505 Travis St, Suite 530

Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101

Phone (318) 673-5151

Website http://www.shreveportla.gov