Construction Observer

Essential Job Functions

This position involves observations, inspections, and verifications of specific installations on small and large construction job sites for various projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Communicating effectively both verbally and written.
• Representing Wilson & Company and clients in a professional manner.
• Observing work performed by general contractors and subcontractors to verify compliance with applicable codes, standards, contract plans, specifications, approved shop drawings and work plans.
• Assisting the Project Manager (PM) and Construction Manager (CM) in planning and coordinating quality control and/or quality assurance activities.
• Coordinating and performing observations and verifications of ongoing work, monitoring and documenting contractor’s quality processes, field sampling and testing of results as needed.
• Ensuring project documentation is maintained, including construction-related reports such as daily and weekly inspection reports, field test results, field change orders, potential change order requests, daily photo logs, and other quality records (including deficiency and nonconformance notices).
• Documenting time and material records for forced account work as necessary, monitoring and documenting corrections of non-conforming work by the general contractor as needed.
• Reviewing and commenting on contractor submittals, schedules, safety and work plans, construction plans, specifications, requests for information, and value engineering proposals.
• Coordinating with required special inspection/testing agencies and/or the authority having jurisdiction.
• Becoming familiar with plans and specifications for assigned projects, carrying out instructions independently, attending daily job briefings and meetings.
• Traveling extensively and ensuring site safety compliance by contractors and subcontractors, reporting non‑compliant conditions to management.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or equivalent required. Higher education or industry-related certifications and/or training a plus. Ability to read, interpret and understand plans, specifications, regulations and associated construction documents. Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure, including whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Must understand construction practices, procedures and principles. Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and other software.

Railroad work/setting experience preferred (training available). Pre-employment drug screening required. Must obtain FRA
214 certification and pass background investigation (provided).

$35.00 - $40.00 depending on experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off and retirement savings plans.

Wilson & Company is a proud EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V and maintains a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.