Construction Observer

About the role

Westwood is a multi-disciplined engineering and surveying firm that provides services across the country for the development of land and energy projects. We are a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Westwood’s Baton Rouge, LA operation is searching for a Construction Observer with strong technical, communication and interpersonal skills that works well in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site observations of construction activities related to site infrastructure installation to serve residential and commercial developments.
• Evaluating erosion control.
• Observing site grading activities.
• Observing utility construction activities such as water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer installation.
• Observing paving construction.
• Reviewing testing reports.
• Ensuring the contractors are constructing improvements in accordance to the City standards and specifications and construction plans.
• Preparing weekly construction summary reports.
• Reviewing monthly contractor pay applications.
• Occasional travel within Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Prefer an individual with at least 3-5 years of experience in residential & commercial construction observation.
• Strong technical expertise as it relates to construction activities.
• Experience with City of Dallas standards and specifications.
• Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret construction plans.
• Must be familiar with grading, utility and street construction.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office products such as Xcel and Word to create weekly reports, etc.
• Experience in reviewing pay applications.