Construction Observer; CONABQ

Build a Meaningful Career with Impact

Job Title: Construction Observer

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico

Are you an experienced construction professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring projects are built to the highest standards? At Bohannan Huston, we offer an opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in a role that directly contributes to the successful execution of engineering projects. As a Construction Observer, you will play a critical role in overseeing the construction phase of projects, ensuring compliance with design specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards.

• Provide daily observation of construction activities to verify compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Prepare and maintain accurate daily field reports.
• Track material quantities and unit prices.
• Interpret plans and specifications and maintain a red‑line set of construction drawings.
• Assist contractors with RFIs and review material submittals.
• Conduct field testing of construction materials.
• Retrieve and document construction material samples.
• Perform other tasks associated with construction observation and inspection as assigned.
• Travel required across southern New Mexico.

• Education:
  
  high school diploma or equivalent.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  at least 3+ years of experience in roadway or utility infrastructure construction either with an engineering firm or as an employee of a general construction contractor.
• Project and Construction Knowledge: past experience in construction management or observation.
• Technical and Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  written and oral communication skills, computer skills (Word and Excel), ability to track unit price quantities, read plans, and understand standard specifications.
• Personal Strengths: determined, organized, detail oriented, and customer focused.
• Bonus
  
  Skills:
  
  construction materials laboratory testing experience is a plus.

• Civil 3D
• AutoCAD
• Adobe Acrobat
• Bluebeam Revu
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)
• BHITracker
• BHI Construction Reports

• Professional Development – Access to mentorship, training, and a diverse range of construction projects.
• Work‑Life Balance – Three weeks of flexible leave plus an additional week off during the winter break to support personal and professional well‑being.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus an HSA with company contributions.
• Financial Security – A 401(k) retirement plan with a competitive company match.
• Award‑Winning Workplace – Recognized as a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Firm since 1998.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.