Construction Observer

Huitt-Zollars • Rio Rancho, NM

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is hiring full-time Construction Observers in the Rio Rancho, New Mexico area. The role is performed on-site and focuses on quality assurance inspections, review of contract documents and drawings, schedules, and quality control plans. Candidates must pass the Huitt-Zollars security clearance review.

The Construction Observer performs daily construction surveillance and inspection to determine compliance with contract documents and specifications, reviews contractor submittals and pay requests, prepares daily and monthly reports, and provides technical support and recommendations to Huitt-Zollars representatives. The role also includes inspecting construction sites, temporary facilities, materials, and equipment; attending project coordination and administration meetings; and supporting project closeout and warranty execution.

The role requires a safety-first approach, technical proficiency, adherence to company business processes and core values, and the ability to adapt to changing project priorities. The position requires prolonged sitting and computer work, occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, concentration on details, and the ability to work under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks.

Huitt-Zollars is a privately held, 100% employee-owned architecture and engineering firm established in 1975, providing planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services. The company has locations in more than 20 locations across 11 U.S. states. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship; the company does not sponsor H-1B or other work visa petitions.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience; the posting describes desired experience as 5–10 years in construction inspection on roadway, earthwork, concrete, or other heavy civil construction projects.
• High school diploma.
• Must pass the Huitt-Zollars security clearance review.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management.
• Professional registration.
• Experience or qualifications in roadway, earthwork, concrete, or other heavy civil construction inspection.
• Concrete field-testing technician qualification through the American Concrete Institute.
• Traffic Controls Supervisor qualification through Associated Contractors of New Mexico.
• 10-hour construction health and safety training through OSHA.
• Drilled shaft inspector qualification through the NMDOT technician training and certification program.
• Nuclear densometer qualification through the NMDOT technician training and certification program.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily quality assurance inspections of construction to determine compliance with contract documents and specifications.
• Review construction contractor submittals for compliance with contract plans and specifications.
• Prepare daily reports of surveillance activities and monthly progress reports.
• Inspect on-site plants, storage yards, temporary facilities, materials, and equipment for compliance with contract plans, specifications, and OSHA requirements.
• Observe construction contractors’ and subcontractors’ performance of work.
• Recommend to appropriate Huitt-Zollars representatives whether work is in full compliance.
• Provide technical support, review contract pay requests for accuracy, and process submittals.
• Attend meetings concerning inspection coordination, contract administration, site security, and other project matters.
• Perform project closeout and warranty execution responsibilities, including ensuring necessary documentation is provided.
• Provide concrete field-testing technician services and related inspection support.
• Maintain a safe, hazard-free work area and follow a safety-first approach.
• Follow and enforce Huitt-Zollars business processes and seek more effective ways to complete assignments.
• Pursue additional responsibilities and learning opportunities that improve project, team, or company quality, efficiency, or profitability.

Benefits

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO).
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO).
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO).
• MDLive telehealth.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Employee morale and team-building events and activities.
• Paid vacation/annual leave.
• Paid sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits.
• Professional societies and registration fee reimbursements.
• Term life and AD&D insurance.
• Cancer and specified disease insurance.
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP.
• Work for an employee-owned firm.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED