About Us:

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

 

Job Description:

Field Project Representative

About R.J. Watson | An Afinitas Company

Join R.J. Watson, a leading manufacturer of bridge components, and play a key role in supporting critical infrastructure projects across North America. As a Field Project Representative, you'll work directly with contractors, engineers, and project owners to ensure our products are installed correctly and perform as designed.

If you enjoy travel, solving problems, working outdoors, and building strong customer relationships, this is an exciting opportunity to launch your career. You'll gain hands-on experience with high-profile bridge projects while opening the door to future opportunities in Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Operations.

What You'll Do

• Serve as R.J. Watson's on-site representative during product installations and field service visits.
• Provide technical support and guidance to contractors and project teams.
• Build strong relationships with customers and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate job site visits, schedules, and travel arrangements.
• Inspect installations, troubleshoot field issues, and communicate solutions with internal teams.
• Prepare detailed field reports with photos following each site visit.
• Represent the company with professionalism while ensuring customer satisfaction and job site safety.
• Travel approximately 50% throughout the U.S. and Canada, including occasional nights, weekends, and short-notice assignments.
• Support Sales and Engineering with customer follow-up, product feedback, demonstrations, and administrative tasks when not traveling.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 60%)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on active construction sites
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with basic hand tools
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Associate degree or technical degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related field
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, field service, or mechanical work
• Ability to read construction drawings or technical documents

Why Join R.J. Watson?

• Entry-level opportunity with extensive hands-on training
• Work on landmark bridge projects across North America
• Career growth opportunities within the Afinitas family of companies
• Collaborative, customer-focused culture
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development opportunities

Compensation

• Base Salary: $60,000–$70,000 annually
• Travel Incentive: Earn an additional $500 for each qualifying trip to a customer job site, plus reimbursement of approved business travel expenses.
• Actual compensation is based on experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

 

Company:

Afinitas