Field Observer

Responsibilities

• Perform construction administration by monitoring contractor installations to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and applicable codes (NEC, NFPA, ICC, BICSI).
• Conduct site inspections and prepare detailed field reports documenting construction progress, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Cookordination and participation in pre-construction and construction meetings, including preparing and distributing meeting minutes.
• Serve as the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for electrical and mechanical projects when contractually required.
• Evaluate existing building systems and conditions, identify repair or replacement needs, and develop assessment reports.
• Perform special inspections and oversee contractor testing activities such as duct smoke detector certification, fire and smoke damper testing, grease duct testing, Hi-Pot testing, electrical grounding verification, and conductor testing.
• Prepare written reports for engineering review and approval.
• Review and approve contractor pay applications and manage AIA documentation processing.
• Conduct internal quality control reviews of project design documentation prior to final release.
• Collect site photos and field documentation during pre-design investigations and system assessments.
• Review closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and commissioning records, to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Interface with clients, contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure project requirements are met throughout construction.
• Assist with field investigations, design reviews, construction observation activities, and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Commercial Electrical Inspector and/or Commercial Mechanical Inspector (or willingness to obtain after hire).
• Working knowledge of construction practices related to mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS), including system interfaces, programming intent, and installation practices.
• Experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client coordination, reporting, and meeting facilitation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a project team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to walk construction sites, climb ladders, and work in active job site environments.
• Ability to pass background checks required for security clearance badging.

Preferred Skill

• Extensive experience in at least one field of construction related to building mechanical or electrical systems.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam and Procore software.
• Experience creating complex spreadsheets for project commissioning and functional testing.
• Knowledge of commissioning processes for HVAC, power distribution, access control, surveillance, paging, and lighting systems.
• Experience developing commissioning plans, functional testing procedures, and commissioning reports.
• Experience administering functional testing processes for new and existing building systems.
• Certification as a Commissioning Services Provider.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities related to building systems and construction challenges.