Overview
Construction Observer (RPR)
Department: Site Design or Transportation
Location: Michigan or New York offices
Working at C2AE
C2AE is a growing team of technical and creative people who love design. Here at C2AE, we’re committed to the big picture. We provide full-service design for communities, educators, and businesses the building blocks of our world because we want to make a positive difference every day. Join our team if you’re a passionate problem-solver who is eager to collaborate on projects to improve the world we live in.
About the Position
As a resident project representative, you will be responsible for performing daily construction oversight and observation services for various types of infrastructure and transportation projects. Always a part of the larger team, this person works to understand the project needs and works independently on site with both clients and the construction firms. You will have a ground floor view of the projects that we are working on to benefit the communities we live in.
Role and Responsibilities
* Provide on-site construction observation services for municipal infrastructure and construction projects.
* Measure quantities, read and interpret plans, specifications and shop drawings.
* Perform materials testing and maintain test logs.
* Transport testing and measurement equipment to and from the job site as needed.
* Prepare and maintain construction records to provide Inspectors Daily Reports and final field measured data to the Project Manager.
* Review contractor schedules and provide updates to Project Managers.
* Report issues to the Construction Engineer and Project Managers in a timely manner and work to resolve problems or conflicts with contractors involving the interpretation of plans and specification requirements.
* Act as a liaison with clients, project managers and the construction team.
* Other related duties as assigned.
* Participate in team meetings, all-staff meetings, and other non-billable planning sessions.
* Participate in training and development activities as needed and directed by supervisor.
* Perform administrative tasks including, but not limited to, time sheet completion, expense reports, completing correspondence, etc.
Qualified candidates will possess the following attributes:
* Graduation from a two-year technical college with a degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology.
* Knowledge of statutes/codes/regulations, including program procedures, methods and practices and their application to specific situations; typically learned through certification processes, associate or bachelor’s degree programs or a combination of experience and education.
* Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications (including, but not limited to: Nuclear Density Gauge certification, aggregate, concrete and density testing certifications); preference given to candidates that have current certifications.
Physical Qualifications
* Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
* Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
* Physical dexterity and ability to negotiate around a crowded and busy working office area, and around a crowded and busy working area; including construction sites
* This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
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