What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Scientist, Construction Observer position at Robert D Gilmore & Associates, Inc.?
The Staff Scientist is responsible for the year-round collection of field data and the preparation of figures and reports for soils, geotechnical, and environmental investigations.
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Essential Functions & Responsibilities :
- Observe construction activities and document conformance with approved construction drawings / plans, project requirements, standards, and specifications. Construction activities generally include utilities, stormwater management facilities, grading, paving, curb, sidewalk, lighting, retaining walls, landscaping, roadway / bridge construction, and building foundations.
- Collect data - e.g. soil descriptions, test pit and test boring logs, water levels, collect field samples, record infiltration rates, transport and implement testing equipment
- Report information to project managers - verbal and written reports
- Coordinate with Contractors and Regulators (Township, DOT, etc)
- Oversee subcontractors - e.g. drillers, backhoe operators, laboratories, geophysical surveys
- Desktop review and research -review scientific and engineering reports, review of physical setting sources such as geologic and soils maps, topographic maps, and aerial photography
- Prepare written reports, drawings, and tables with information collected including maps and logs - Use of computer e.g. CAD, Excel, Word, PA1Call, etc.
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Gilmore & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
