Construction Observer II

Responsibilities

• Assist PM’s, Assistant PM’s, and Engineers of Record in the project construction and Certification process
• Cookordinate and attend project meetings and create subsequent documentation
• Absorb communications with Clients per direction
• Communicate with PM’s, Assistant PM’s, and/or Engineers of Record assigned to associated projects regularly and proactively about project and technical details
• Understand project scope and budget and assist in monitoring
• Understand horizontal construction and surveying for the following: utilities, drainage, drainage structures, SCMs, roadways, greenways, sidewalks, lighting, parking lots, traffic control, signing, striping, traffic calming, and landscaping
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of utility networks, including water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecommunication systems
• Understand, coordinate, and document geotechnical testing as directed
• Perform shop drawing reviews
• Read construction plans and specifications, interpret documents, and perform simple mathematical calculations
• Able to perform field revisions and obtain necessary approvals from the Engineer of Record and inform PM and/or Assistant PM
• Observe and verify that construction methods are generally in accordance with plans and specifications
• Verify that material and equipment certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, and other data required by the specifications have been provided
• Perform limited surveying/measuring to verify/confirm horizontal locations and/or vertical elevations
• Red-line construction changes on record drawing set for each project
• Review project schedules and consult with the PM and/or Engineer of Record regarding acceptability and changes. Inform client as directed
• Receive and review applications for payment and forward recommendations to the PM and/or Assistant PM
• Draft and recommend to the PM, Assistant PM, and/or Engineer of Record proposed change orders, work change directives, and field orders
• Cookordinate, document, and attend substantial and final completion inspections
• Provide punch lists and subsequent follow up
• Attend project start-ups and operation and maintenance training as directed
• Document and facilitate information to supervisor, PM, Engineer of Record, and/or Client including site photos, documenting quantities, and providing daily logs
• Report discrepancies from the plans and specifications immediately to supervisor, PM, Engineer of Record, and/or Client and recommend corrective measures and/or rejection of work
• Receive contractor RFI’s and review with PM, Assistant PM, and/or Engineer of Record as necessary
• Understand technical, municipal, and State requirements for projects
• Follow technical aspects and policies of the Department and Company
• Analyze technical problems; devise new or improved techniques, approaches, and alternative solutions; and communicate those to supervisor for approval and implementation
• Use company’s current technology as much as practicable to document and communicate

Client and Business Development

• Participate in civic and community events
• Seek opportunities for cross-selling to enhance and expand our existing client relationships

Qualifications

• 5 (+) years of construction, engineering, surveying, and/or related work experience
• High School Diploma
• Self-motivated, engaged, team-oriented, and work with limited supervision
• Handle multiple tasks under pressure and prioritize responsibilities
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Willingness to take direction
• Demonstrate personal investment in your career
• Energetic, flexible, and forward thinking
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to successfully pass a MVR records check

Preferred qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree or related technical certificate
• NCDOT or other specific certifications
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications
• AutoCAD experience
• Bluebeam experience