Senior Construction Observer

1 week ago

Clovis, California, United States Quad-Knopf Inc Full time

Be the Eyes That Shape the Future of Communities

Are you ready to step into a role where your keen eye for detail and passion for quality construction will directly influence the infrastructure shaping our communities? QK is looking for a Senior Construction Observer to be our trusted field expert—ensuring that every pipe laid, every curb poured, and every ramp installed is done right the first time.

At QK, we don't just monitor construction. We build trust, enforce quality, and protect our clients' vision from the ground up.

What You'll Do

As the Senior Construction Observer, you'll:

  • Represent QK in the field, acting as a liaison between contractors, project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
     
  • Ensure compliance with agency-approved plans, specs, and safety standards, including Caltrans.
     
  • Observe, document, and report daily construction progress across diverse projects—public works, private development, transportation, water/wastewater, and more.
     
  • Guide junior staff and help foster technical growth within the team.
     
  • Maintain accurate project records including observation reports, time-and-materials logs, and as-built drawings.
     
  • Proactively spot risks and recommend solutions for delays, weather issues, and emergencies.
     
You'll Be Hands-On With:
  • Sewer, storm drain, and waterline installations
  • Roadway and ADA ramp construction - Caltrans experience preferred
  • Concrete foundations, manholes, hydrants, and more
  • Landscape, irrigation, signals, striping, and street lighting
  • Pump stations, treatment plants, and trench utilities
  • You'll also participate in bid reviews, interface with city officials, and attend project meetings—all while ensuring top-tier execution in the field.

Why Join QK?
  • Collaborative team culture that values your expertise
     
  • Projects with real, community-wide impact
     
  • Opportunities to mentor and grow within a supportive environment
     
  • A company that prioritizes quality, integrity, and innovation
     
The Ideal Candidate:
  • Has proven experience in construction observation, ideally across both public and private sectors
     
  • Communicates effectively with a range of stakeholders
     
  • Is confident reading and interpreting construction plans and specs
     
  • Thrives in the field with a solutions-focused mindset
     
  • Brings a proactive approach to resolving issues before they become problems
     
Ready to Build More Than Just Infrastructure?

Apply today to join a team where your observations build trust, elevate communities, and ensure a legacy of excellence.

Requirements

EDUCATION

  • Coursework in civil or mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field, with Bachelors/Master's Degree preferred, but not required
  •  Familiarity with appropriate national and local construction standards, practices, and requirements, specific emphasis on Caltrans standards knowledge

EXPERIENCE

  • 10+ years experience of diverse construction or construction inspection experience required
  • Familiarity of Caltrans requirements or experience with Caltrans projects highly desired
  • Demonstrated construction inspection or observation skills including writing reports, construction administration, safety standards, and meeting budgets and schedules
  • Proven success in collaborating and communicating cross multiple offices, clients, agencies, with other key stakeholders

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Construction Managers work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, and other technical staff members. The Construction Manager will also lead a team of Construction Observers and Project Assistants/Project Administrators and/or Construction Project Managers. The Construction Manager will report to their respective Branch Manager and/or the Construction Management Group Leader. This person must develop close relationship with all members of the construction discipline throughout the company, as well as Branch Managers and Senior Engineers and/or Engineering Group Leaders. These relationships are necessary in order to promote our "One Company" philosophy.

QK understands that solutions for today's challenges require innovation created by sharing diverse perspectives openly and safely, which is why we celebrate and cultivate diversity and our inclusive environment.


QK is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. QK provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, etc. All employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, and business needs. QK encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.

Please no calls, emails, or additional contact for inquiry. Our HR team will be in contact with you if we need additional information or wish to schedule an interview with you.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that QK does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, QK will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, QK explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of QK.

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