Due to HRC’s continued growth in the Grand Rapids market, we have a the following position available in our Grand Rapids office:

Senior Construction Observer

Grand Rapids Office

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct field visits to jobsites to observe and evaluate construction work
  • Oversee and perform general and advanced construction and field observation on various projects
  • Coordinate and oversee material testing according to prescribed procedures on soil, concrete, bituminous and aggregate materials
  • Perform field quality assurance operations for construction projects
  • Monitor performance of contractors and have the ability to interpret drawings
  • Complete detailed construction reports
  • Monitor construction schedule
  • Monitoring construction activities for compliance with contract documents, recording of quantities for project estimates, completion of daily reports and related documents
  • Interfacing with general public and community officials

Qualifications:

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
  • Knowledge of MDOT construction specifications
  • Past experience on MDOT-related construction projects
  • Minimum 3 years relative experience
  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents, plans and specifications
  • Strong math skills
  • Familiarity with MDOT FieldBook software preferred
  • Basic computer skills are required
  • Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical and substance abuse test
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to travel throughout SW Michigan

If interested in this opening please send your cover letter and resume to employment@hrcengr.com