Construction Observer
About the role
Join a growing transportation team as a Construction Observer supporting roadway-focused projects in Central Iowa. You will play a key role in the construction administration phase for state Department of Transportation projects, inspecting and observing work on concrete and asphalt pavements, bridges, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer systems. This role combines field observation, materials testing, and construction documentation to help ensure projects meet design intent, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The position offers strong growth potential, including the opportunity to progress into an observer or construction manager role. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Urbandale, IA. Work primarily takes place in the field at transportation and roadway construction projects in the Des Moines and Central Iowa area, with additional time in a local office environment alongside a small team of approximately five project managers and administrative staff. Field work involves being outdoors on active construction sites, observing roadway, bridge, and utility work, and performing materials testing. Regular travel to project locations within the region is required, plus initial travel to central Kansas for training on company-specific standards and procedures before the main project begins in the fall. Office work includes coordinating with