Job Description

The Dyer Partnership is looking for an experienced Civil Construction Observer to join our team. This position will be onsite for the construction of a water treatment plant construction project. It is anticipated that the project duration is expected to take twelve (12) months. The project is located in Lincoln County Oregon. Onsite daily attendance is required. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week).

The position requires a self-motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, dedicated Civil Construction Observer who is able to multitask in an environment that promotes both personal and professional development. The ideal applicant must be able to handle multiple demands, rapidly changing priorities, and work both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and document observations of all aspects of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as water/wastewater facilities, pump stations, and pipelines.
• Collaborate with other field representatives or Project Managers.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
• Review pay applications and change orders, coordinate with the Contractor and Engineer as needed.
• Keep a copy of all related project files onsite, in a neat and organized manner.
• Track and document plan changes on record drawings.
• Provide site tours to the Owner or funding agency as required.
• Administer and/or attend onsite construction management meetings, provide meeting minutes.
• Coordinate and review submittals.
• Review and provide comment on construction schedule, change orders, delays, and day-to-day field operations.
• Assist with coordination of startup and testing of wastewater treatment and pumping facilities.
• Track change order values and costs as required.
• Documenting the work performed by the Contractor through Daily Reports.
• Documenting the work performed by the Contractor through project photographs.
• Keeping an accurate log of contract days used and remaining throughout the project.
• Verifying quantities of work performed each day and providing weekly Quantity Reports to the Engineer.
• Excellent organization and time management skills leading to timely documentation and submittals.
• Coordinating scheduling of soils, asphalt and concrete testing as required.
• Advising the Engineer of the work progress and field issues as they arise.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of experience.
• Relevant Industry Certifications.
• Ability to Interpret Construction Schedules.
• Water or Wastewater Treatment, Concrete, Building, and Pump Station Experience (preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and retain new information quickly.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read scaled construction plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Detailed oriented, dependable, and thorough.
• Ability to work hours dictated by the Contractor’s schedule on short notice.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Experience with municipal projects related to civil and environmental engineering. (preferred)
• Successfully passing random drug and alcohol testing; including before hire.
• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (preferred)
• Technical School or Associates Degree (preferred).
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).

Why Dyer?

• Growing company with three offices.
• Opportunity for diverse projects.
• Competitive wages.
• Company health care and retirement plans.
• Vacation, holiday and sick pay.
• Reimbursement for professional registration and renewals.
• Company events.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Excellent for personal and professional growth.

Email or mail cover letter and resume to: Rachel Arbuckle, The Dyer Partnership Engineers & Planners, Inc., 1330 Teakwood Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420, rarbuckle@dyerpart.com.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For contractors,

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