FoleyShald Engineering

Construction Observers are entry-level and/or limited experience positions to support our Construction Administration Sector by providing on-site construction observation for construction activities in the Omaha area. This would be done under the guidance of more senior engineering and construction administration staff. The primary goal will be to compare work products to the project’s approved plans and specifications and observe, document, and relay construction related information and issues to their supervisor. They will also compile technical data from drawings, field notes, and/or electronic data.

Duties and responsibilities

Technical

Limited understanding of the basics of horizontal construction including utilities, drainage, roadways, greenways, sidewalks, lighting, parking lots, and landscaping

Perform shop drawing reviews with assistance

Read construction plans and specifications, interpret documents, and perform simple mathematic calculations

Observe and verify that construction methods are generally in accordance plans and specifications

Verify that material and equipment certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, and other data required by the specifications have been provided

Document and facilitate information to supervisor including site photos, documenting quantities, and providing daily logs

Report discrepancies from the plans and specifications immediately to supervisor

Ask questions to learn

Read and understand assigned technical, municipal, and State manuals as assigned

Attend construction and office meetings as directed

Follow technical aspects and policies of the Department and Company

Analyze technical problems; devise new or improved techniques, approaches, and alternative solutions; and communicate those to supervisor for approval and implementation

Use company’s current technology as much as practicable to document and communicate

Participate in scheduled Team meetings and, as needed, project meetings

Personnel Leadership

Attend Company and Department meetings and events if possible

Client and Business Development

Participate in civic and community events

Seek opportunities to learn about our services

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

High School Diploma

Self-motivated, engaged, and team-oriented

Good organizational and communication skills

Attention to detail and willingness to learn

Willingness to take direction

Energetic, flexible, and forward thinking

Preferred qualifications include:

Associate’s degree or related technical certificate or equivalent construction experience

1-5 years of construction experience and/or engineering, surveying, and/or construction industry internships

Experience in Microsoft Office applications

Retired industry professionals encouraged to apply.

Working conditions

The assignment will require occasional evening and weekend work and working in collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven environment. It may include out of town work assignments.

Physical requirements

The assignment may occasionally require walking, standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, extended travel, using shovels and hammers, and carrying equipment and materials up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Part-time/Seasonal. Full time may be considered depending upon skills and qualifications.

Salary: TBD Based on Experience

Work Location:

Omaha, NE

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused

Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

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