Construction Observer

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Shive-Hattery has an immediate opening for an Entry to Mid-Level Construction Observer to join our Iowa City, IA office. As one of our construction observers you will perform hands-on, real-world work on various civil, and structural projects located throughout the area. You will conduct field inspections, interpret plans and specifications, and assisting the construction testing team in both the field and laboratory.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree from Technical School in Construction Technology or 2+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift 25+ pounds

Requirements

• Attending pre-construction and project progress meetings where necessary
• Evaluating plans and specifications for construction projects to ensure conformance with regulation
• Conducting field inspections to document and measure daily quantities of installed materials
• Issuing of violation notices and stop-work orders where structures and materials do not comply with regulations
• Referring deviations and disagreements to engineers for clarification
• Maintaining records of documentation and keep a detailed daily work log
• Assisting engineers and contractors with inquiries
• Preparing project specific reports, DOT forms, and/or daily observation reports
• Communicating with project managers, clients, and contractors regarding project specifications and testing results
• Attending close-out meetings of construction projects
• Coordinating with testing technicians to ensure all required field tests are performed
• Assisting testing team by conducting field and laboratory tests on materials to measure compliance with regulations

A large portion of the day is spent on project sites. The physical demands include climbing ladders and construction jobsites. Applicant may encounter exposure to electrical equipment, cold, heat, heights, skin irritants, lung irritants, loud noises and difficult or unusual site surfaces. Risk from these exposures is minimized by strict adherence to Company and OSHA safety standards, policies, practices, and procedures.

Why Shive-Hattery?

Our learning and teaching culture is founded on collaboration. You will learn from and teach other employees while working across disciplines. You will grow your skills and continue your professional growth at Shive-Hattery.

Shive-Hattery offers outstanding benefits, a sound compensation package.

For certain clients, we are required to conduct drug and/or alcohol testing on employees who perform work at the client site or on the client project. Consequently, employees and/or applicants will be required to satisfactorily pass a drug and/or alcohol test prior to any such work assignment.

Shive-Hattery is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.