Construction Observer | Fayetteville & Fort Smith

McClelland Consulting Engineers is looking for a full-time Construction Observer to join our team in both our Fayetteville and Fort Smith Arkansas locations. This job operates in a professional engineering office. This position will be primarily in the field on a project site and the Construction Observer will be expected to perform work year-round, in varying weather conditions that may be wet, cold, or hot. Depending on the workload and client demand, this position may be required to work nights and weekends. Overtime may be required some weeks.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in relevant pre-construction meetings and coordination for projects

• Coordinate with project engineer/manager, review plans and specifications, and ask questions about items not understood. Get a good understanding of the documentation requirements for the project. Coordination with the MCE team is expected to be an ongoing process throughout the life of the project

• Communicate daily with supervisor and other MCE personnel regarding project schedule, job goals, and technical issues. Also assist with issues surrounding the project such as land/property owner coordination and coordination with client representatives

• Follow safety protocols on all projects. Report any incidents immediately to project manager and supervisor

• Keep daily reports and test reports, and mark-up plans with any change each day, submit reports to supervisor weekly. Note any changes in diary. Include project problems and agreed-upon solutions with contractor’s representative signature if possible. Submit construction reports, pictures, testing reports and any other construction documents to the project engineer on a weekly basis

• Keep notes of construction meetings

• Prepare quantities for monthly payment estimates based upon work completed. Submit to Project Engineer before the end of each month

• Be present during required testing of work constructed and record carefully the results.

• Attend final inspection. Prepare punch list and coordinate as-built preparation

• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Be able to read and comprehend project documents – plans, specifications, contracts, etc.

• Good communication and critical thinking skills are recommended

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and emailing using Outlook

• Proficiency with Adobe PDF and/or Bluebeam

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 8 am to 5 pm and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma

• 2 to 5 years of construction observation experience required (5+ years preferred)

• NACE Certification (preferred)

• Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must be eligible to work in the United States

About MCE

MCE is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work.

MCE is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive benefits package and opportunity for career growth.

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