Construction Observer II-IV

We are looking for future team members who are excited to make an impact. As an employee-owned company, we are dedicated to the betterment of our clients, our communities, and our employees. Your contribution is key to the quality of service SMA delivers. Throughout your career with SMA, there will be opportunities for you to improve the skills you need to achieve your professional goals. We encourage you to explore innovative ways to develop solutions while collaborating with team members inside and outside the organization by providing the framework for you to find success.

We don't just talk about being client-focused; the engineers, scientists, surveyors, technicians and other professionals at SMA live and breathe it. After all, we are members of the communities we help.

SUMMARY:

Construction Observer II-IV is responsible to coordinate and observe the construction of road, bridge, storm sewer, drainage, water, sanitary sewer and other public or private construction projects assisting a project supervisor. Under the supervision of Construction Observer V or Project Engineer, ability to perform construction observation and effectively interact with Contractors, Clients and SMA technical and administrative staff. Occasionally, may be responsible for assisting Project Engineer’s and Manager’s with scheduling and training for other Construction Observers. The Construction Observer should also have the ability to complete Constructability Reviews of design plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Able to perform construction observation, effectively interact with Contractors, Clients and SMA technical and administrative staff.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that it is being constructed in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Must maintain the daily record of construction work and inspection activities, including material quantities, various testing. Must be familiar with testing requirements and methods.
• Able to read and understand the construction bid documents, including drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Maintains a red line set of construction drawings and assist contractor on RFI’s review material submittals.
• Attend various meetings as needed related to construction projects.
• Must know the Standard Specifications for Water and Wastewater Construction, Road Construction and Building Construction in New Mexico and their application.
• Receives inquiries and complaints from residents and coordinates response with Owner and Engineer.
• Must be able to be a good communicator.
• Must know how to scale and measure distances.
• Must obtain measurements and report progress information and place on an Inspector's Daily Report.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the plans and specifications for the job to be inspected.
• Check and quantify materials before installation.
• Point out potential problems to the contractor and project engineer and keep project engineer and supervisor informed of progress of project.
• Must be able to follow and carry out specific instructions on an independent basis.
• Must have basic math skills to compute quantities and costs when requested.
• Must be able to interpret and implement company mandated safety policies. Be aware of and adhere to Contractor’s Safety Plan.
• Capable of handling the large and complex projects, including multiple trades and/or crews.
• Capable of overseeing multiple projects with other RPR’s.
• Responsible for job specific quality system tasks as defined in Resident Project Representative Manual.
• Assists Project/Senior Engineer with further developing the quality manual, as needed.
• Ability to complete Constructability Review of design plans.
• Ability to assist with data collection during planning and design phase.
• Assists with training new staff in the Construction Observation position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Travel up to 75%

Salary Grade: $23.00 - $41.00 (Hourly)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able and willing to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SMA has been inspiring engineers, surveyors, and scientists to deliver innovative solutions since 1985. SMA is the third largest engineering firm in New Mexico. Whether it is designing public roads and interstates, threading fiber-optic conduits in between underground utilities across an urban intersection, choosing the most effective method to remediate contaminated soil, master planning mixed development, or ensuring access to safe drinking water by identifying water sources and operating treatment facilities, our employees demonstrate their commitment to our clients by building a partnership and investing in the success of every project.