What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Observer position at Halff?
Construction Observer
Halff has a current opening for a Construction Observer in our Fort Smith, AR location to act as a company representative on construction sites in the Western Arkansas region.
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What you will do:
- Perform traditional Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) duties.
- Read & interpret plans and specifications to verify compliance during construction.
- Attend/lead pre-construction and construction progress meetings.
- Oversee Submittal and RFI processes.
- Oversee and coordinate Quality Assurance/Quality Control testing and records.
- Prepare Daily Work Records and construction observation reports.
- Perform all work safely and efficiently.
What you will need:
- 3 years of active experience in construction observation and inspection.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).
- Ability to traverse typical construction site terrain and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Ability to utilize technology to efficiently complete daily work processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams programs.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Drug-free workplace with pre-employment screening and background checks.
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass an annual motor vehicle record check.
Preferred:
- 3 years of experience on utility construction
- 2 years of bridge and roadway construction (ArDOT)
- CTTP Certification or ability to obtain required certifications within 8 months from the date of hire.
Benefits:
- This is an hourly position and the wage is commensurate with experience.
- Includes a company-provided vehicle and reimbursement for required safety footwear.
The Halff Advantage
- Full spectrum of your project needs: transportation, water/wastewater, utilities, power transmission and vertical construction.
- Outstanding relationships with owners, stakeholders and developers across multiple regions and disciplines.
Construction Services
- Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI)
- Contract Administration
- Preconstruction Planning
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control
- Scheduling
Learn more about Halff's Construction services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team.
Company Overview:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here.
Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia and Arizona. For a full list of our location, click here.
We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
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