Entry Level Construction Observer – Springfield, Illinois

Responsibilities

• Perform construction observation for transportation and structural projects such as bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation, box culvert replacement, new roadway, roadway rehabilitation, and parking lot and sidewalk construction.
• Construction observation tasks may include:
• Verifying the quality of the contractor’s work and compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Conducting field-required material testing such as concrete and asphalt testing.
• Preparing and documenting material reports, test results and material sources.
• Maintaining daily logs of inspections and reviewing any discrepancies with the appropriate parties.
• Preparing and reviewing pay applications.
• Performing project staking and layout.
• Verifying field dimensions and elevations to project plans.
• Provide constructability reviews, quality control reviews, and CADD drafting support for design projects if construction shuts down in the winter-season.

Qualifications

• Required: 0 – 5+ years of experience in Civil Engineering field.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Excellent computer and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability To Read and interpret construction documents, plans and specifications.
• Perform physical tasks that may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Operate equipment and tools safely and effectively.
• Remain in a stationary position and/or move about the work site, including standing, walking, bending, and climbing, for extended periods.
• Work in varying outdoor weather conditions or environments.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Construction or Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field.
• Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) construction inspection certifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, and Bluebeam.