Construction Observer - Water/Wastewater

Overview Kimley-Horn is looking for a Construction Observer to join our Fort Myers, Florida (FL) office! This is not a remote position. Responsibilities Provide construction related services for civil engineering projects during design, bidding and construction phasesDesign phase responsibilities include constructability reviews, design scheduling, contract time determination scheduling, franchise utility coordination, opinions of probable construction cost, specification and bid package development (including competitive sealed proposal method), and construction phasingBidding phase responsibilities include bid scheduling and coordination, advertising projects, coordinating and running pre-bid meetings, addendum coordination and distribution, bid tabulations, contractor reference checks, and recommendations of contractConstruction phase responsibilities include construction scheduling and contractor schedule review, progress meetings, submittal review, construction inspection and observation, pay application review, change orders, time impact analysis, project closeout, and project documentation. Qualifications 10+ years Construction Management experience High School Diploma or equivalentExcellent verbal and written communicationAbility to apply technical skills to meet project demands and solve problems for our clientsPositive attitude and an impressive work ethicClear sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlinesAttention to details and ability to contribute to a positive work environmentPassion and demonstrated drive to achieve goals Why Kimley-Horn? At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years! Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.