Construction Observer

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. 

As a Construction Observer, you will support field observations for infrastructure construction projects that include water and wastewater utility and treatment plants, storm sewers, and roadway construction. This position will report to the Perrysburg, OH office.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison between Kleinfelder’s project team, the general contractor, and the client.
• Observe construction sites and the various work activities on these sites to standards, codes and specifications.
• Complete and maintain records of field observations, including daily reports outlining the work performed, and field measurements and calculations for the quantity of completed work for eligible payment.
• Follow and adhere to all federal and state regulations, client requirements and contracts, and company policies and procedures.
• Analyze construction drawings and specifications to detect inconsistencies or conflicts.
• Participate in Kleinfelder’s safety culture.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree in construction management preferred.
• 0-3 years in the field or trade- related training in a design, construction inspection, construction materials engineering/testing, or other construction related field.
• Knowledge or ability to learn, construction material quality standards.
• Fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction.
• Adept at reviewing and comparing construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES 

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.