Senior Associate Construction Observer
About the role
Build More Than Infrastructure. Build Communities. At QK, we believe great projects start with great people. As an employee-owned company, we are One Connected Team, working in partnership to make the built environment possible. Our team collaborates across disciplines to deliver impactful infrastructure projects that improve the communities where we live and work. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Associate Construction Observer to join our Construction Management team. This is an opportunity for a seasoned construction professional who takes pride in quality work, values integrity, and enjoys being a trusted resource in the field. If you’re someone who notices the details others miss, confidently navigates complex construction projects, and enjoys mentoring the next generation of construction professionals, we’d like to meet you.
As a Senior Associate Construction Observer, you’ll serve as a key field representative on public and private infrastructure projects, ensuring construction activities are completed safely, accurately, and in compliance with approved plans and specifications.
Responsibilities
- Leading construction observation efforts on complex infrastructure projects
- Monitoring construction activities and documenting project progress
- Reviewing plans, specifications, contract documents, and construction standards
- Identifying deficiencies, risks, and non-conforming work, while recommending practical solutions
- Coordinating with contractors, agencies, project managers, testing laboratories, utility companies, and clients
- Reviewing inspection reports, testing documentation, and project records
- Supporting project administration, field issue resolution, and constructability reviews
- Participating in project meetings and stakeholder coordination efforts
- Mentoring and developing junior construction observation staff
- Maintaining accurate, defensible, and organized project documentation
Projects may include roadway improvements, utility installations, water and wastewater infrastructure