Construction Observer

DLZ Corporation•Indianapolis, IN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Shape the Future with DLZ! At DLZ Corporation, we don’t just design infrastructure—we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest. Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact. DLZ Corporation currently has Construction Inspection / Observer openings in Indianapolis, IN.

Requirements

Associates Degree (in applicable field), plus 2 years related experience, or High School Graduate or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years related experience.
Proper certifications such as compaction, asphalt, concrete, aggregate or others.
INDOT Construction Inspection Prequalification preferred, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months.
NICET Highway Construction Level II or Higher Certification Preferred, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months .
Experience with INDOT or municipal inspection preferred

Responsibilities

Perform all phases of field assignment to obtain and record accurate and complete data.
Interpret specifications, working drawings and convey intent to the contractor.
Basic testing, testing coordination, equipment and equipment maintenance.
Perform all aspects of field inspection.
Obtain field data as required by the plans and specifications or project staff.
Record all obtained field data accurately and in a legible and organized fashion.
Perform testing and sampling.
Maintain vehicles and equipment as required for each job.
Work with project staff in charge of project on design changes.
Communicate with all involved entities to keep everyone fully informed.
Generate and compile all field reports.
Record daily installed construction quantities to review payment requests in terms of progress and amount completed to date.
Understand the public health and safety requirements and be fully trained in the proper safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.