Water​/Wastewater Construction Observer

RVE (an Ardurra company) is seeking a Water/Wastewater Construction Observer to join our team in Cherry Hill, Morganville and/or Secaucus, NJ
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Our Resident Engineering and Construction Inspection teams are composed of registered professional engineers and National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level I–IV certified Resident Engineers who receive additional certifications from the American Concrete Institute (ACI), National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), NJ Society of Asphalt Technologies (NJSAT), and Traffic Control Coordinators (TCC).

Primary Function:

The ideal candidate will provide construction observation for municipal, county, state, federal, and transportation authority projects, including water supply and distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection and treatment systems, storm sewer systems, and roadway construction.

The ideal candidate will have approximately 5 to 15 years of experience in construction projects for municipalities, including roadways, storm sewer, and water supply systems.

Primary Duties:

• Act in the capacity of Resident Project Representative to assist the Engineer in providing extensive observation of construction projects and serve as the Engineer’s liaison with the Contractor.
• Attend pre‑construction and weekly job progress meetings.
• Conduct on‑site observations of work in progress to assist the Engineer in determining whether the work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents, both alone and/or as part of a team.
• Provide and maintain all records related to the project, including daily quantities.
• Keep a diary or logbook of all observations and daily activities for ongoing work and provide the Engineer with daily reports, including all labor trades and equipment supplied by the Contractor.
• Review applications for payment with the Contractor and confer with the Engineer on recommendations for progress payments.
• Prepare a final punch list at substantial completion and perform final project review for project closeout.
• Construction and building inspectors examine worksites, both alone and as part of a team. Some inspectors climb ladders or crawl in tight spaces. Most work full time during regular business hours.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to pursue NICET certifications.
• ACI‑Concrete Field Testing experience.
• Ability to clarify and concisely express thoughts verbally and in written correspondence/reports/specifications.
• Shows effort and takes pride in all work assignments.
• Not afraid to ask for guidance/assistance to expedite assignment deliverables.
• Ability to work simultaneously on group and individual assignments.
• Strong communication, management, and writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $85,500.00 Annually

Why Ardurra?

Ardurra offers competitive compensation and a rich benefits program, but it is our culture that truly sets us apart. We nurture a family‑like environment, striving to create a work setting that is enjoyable, challenging, rewarding, and fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff through our internal Ardurra Academy and industry‑leading Leadership program. We are committed to a people‑centric culture where employees are valued, supported in professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths, provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied with positive benefits, time‑off programs, and flexibility to maintain a healthy work‑home balance.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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