Construction Observer

Responsibilities

• Participate in relevant pre-construction meetings and coordination for projects
• Cook with project engineer/manager, review plans and specifications, and ask questions about items not understood
• Develop a good understanding of the documentation requirements for the project
• Cook with the MCE team is expected to be an ongoing process throughout the life of the project
• Communicate daily with supervisor and other MCE personnel regarding project schedule, job goals, and technical issues
• Aid with issues surrounding the project such as land/property owner coordination and coordination with client representatives
• Follow safety protocols on all projects. Report any incidents immediately to project manager and supervisor
• Keep daily reports and test reports, and mark-up plans with any change each day, submit reports to supervisor weekly
• Note any changes in diary. Include project problems and agreed-upon solutions with contractor’s representative signature if possible
• Submit construction reports, pictures, testing reports and any other construction documents to the project engineer on a weekly basis
• Keep detailed notes of construction meetings
• Prepare quantities for monthly payment estimates based upon work completed
• Submit to Project Engineer before the end of each month
• Be present during required testing of work constructed and record carefully the results
• Attend final inspection
• Prepare punch list and coordinate as-built preparation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 2 to 5 years of construction observation experience
• Ability to read and comprehend project documents – plans, specifications, contracts, etc.
• Good communication and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and email using Outlook
• Proficiency with Adobe PDF and/or Bluebeam

Preferred

• 5+ years of construction observation experience

Work Environment & Travel

• This position is primarily in the field on a project site, and the Construction Observer will be expected to perform work year-round, in varying weather conditions.
• Typical job requirements involve primarily local travel to jobsites. Extended travel to projects in others part of the state may be available periodically if interested.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility at beginning of the quarter following 3 months’ employment)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 9 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (MCE self-insured)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Limited Flexible Spending Account HSA Savings Account
• Additional Optional Insurances Available