Construction Observer

Job Title: Construction Observer - Municipal

The Construction Observer represents existing municipal/governmental clients and performs observation and documentation of construction activities throughout the region. This role requires strong communication and technical skills to ensure compliance with approved construction drawings/plans, project requirements, standards, and specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist project managers with existing client relationships related to land development construction and capital improvement projects, public agency coordination, etc.
• Observe construction activities and document conformance with approved construction drawings/plans, project requirements, standards, and specifications.
• Promptly report exceptions or deviations from approved plans, specifications, and/or construction issues to project manager, construction contractor supervisor, and/or other appropriate party.
• Prepare prompt and accurate daily field reports summarizing daily field operations/installations, plan deviations, and corrective actions.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the project manager.
• Interactions with municipal representative and members of the public.
• Possess the ability to accurately read and understand project plans, details, and specifications and ability to convey the design intent to subcontractors and other field personnel.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• 5+ years of field experience in construction observation with a civil engineering consulting or construction management firm.
• 3-5 years of field experience in construction and materials testing of site, roads, concrete and utility construction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree.
• Certifications in NICET, NECEPT, ACI, Traffic Signal Inspector, etc.
• 40-Hour OSHA Training.
• Trench/Ladder Training.
• First Aid Training.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to obtain, record field data and compile field reports.
• Ability to interpret specifications, working drawings and convey intent to contractor.
• Possess independence and sound technical judgment.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates the highest degree of ethical behavior and candor.
• Ability to build relationships with all staff, subconsultants and clients.
• Confident, enthusiastic team player with a passion to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, stay focused, set clear milestones and execute diverse projects simultaneously.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, etc.

Physical Demands:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides a competitive compensation structure including a generous benefits plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

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