Senior Civil Construction Observer

• Work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Challenging projects.
• Work directly and indirectly with public and private clients and related public works staff.
• Ability to work independently with multiple demands, priorities, and projects.
• Career long learning opportunities.
• Experience a wide variety of projects or assignments.
• Join a growing firm.

• Conduct and document observations of all aspects of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as water/wastewater facilities, pump stations, and pipelines.
• Collaborate with other field representatives or Project Managers.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
• Review pay applications and change orders, coordinate with the Contractor and Engineer as needed.
• Keep a copy of all related project files onsite, in a neat and organized manner.
• Track and document plan changes on record drawings.
• Provide site tours to the Owner or funding agency as required.
• Administer and/or attend onsite construction management meetings, provide meeting minutes.
• Coordinate and review submittals.
• Review and provide comment on construction schedule, change orders, delays, and day-to-day field operations.
• Assist with coordination of startup and testing of wastewater treatment and pumping facilities.
• Track change order values and costs as required.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Documenting the work performed by the Contractor through Daily Reports.
• Interacting positively and professionally with other employees, as well as Contractors, clients, industry professionals, and residents or business owners impacted by construction.
• Documenting the work performed by the Contractor through project photographs.
• Keeping an accurate log of contract days used and remaining throughout the project.
• Verifying quantities of work performed each day and providing weekly Quantity Reports to the Engineer.
• Professional judgment to efficiently perform the observation responsibilities with the least possible interruption to the Contractor’s work progress.
• Maintaining accurate records of personnel, equipment and material used on force account activities and all documentation.
• Excellent organization and time management skills leading to timely documentation and submittals.
• Verifying materials delivered to the jobsite match the approved submittals.
• Coordinating scheduling of soils, asphalt and concrete testing as required.
• Coordinating with the local residents regarding impacts of construction.
• Advising the Engineer of the work progress and field issues as they arise.

• A minimum of five years of experience.
• Relevant Industry Certifications.
• Ability to Interpret Construction Schedules.
• Water or Wastewater Treatment, Concrete, Building, and Pump Station Experience (preferred).
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our company’s culture.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and retain new information quickly.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read scaled construction plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Detailed oriented, dependable, and thorough.
• Ability to work hours dictated by the Contractor’s schedule on short notice.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Experience with municipal projects related to civil and environmental engineering. (preferred)
• Successfully passing random drug and alcohol testing; including before hire.
• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (preferred)
• Technical School or Associate Degree (preferred).
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).

• Growing company with three offices.
• Opportunity for diverse projects.
• Competitive wages.
• Company health care and retirement plans.
• Vacation, holiday and sick pay.
• Reimbursement for professional registration and renewals.
• Company events.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Excellent for personal and professional growth.

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