Civil Construction Observer

Responsibilities

• Cover and document observations of all aspects of construction as it progresses for civil projects.
• 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.
• Cover and review submittals.
• Review and provide comment on construction schedule, change orders, delays, and day-to-day field operations.
• Aid in coordination of startup and testing of wastewater treatment and pumping facilities.
• Track change order values and costs as required.
• Document the work performed by the Contractor through Daily Reports.
• Interact positively and professionally with other employees, as well as Contractors, clients, industry professionals, and residents or business owners impacted by construction.
• Document the work performed by the Contractor through project photographs.
• Keep an accurate log of contract days used and remaining throughout the project.
• Verify quantities of work performed each day and provide weekly Quantity Reports to the Engineer.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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).