Construction Observer

Hanson Professional Services•Springfield, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Construction Observer (all levels) with highway/bridge construction experience to perform construction oversight in various locations. This position will be responsible for observation and documentation of airport paving, drainage, utility, lighting, structural and site development during construction. Projects could also include highways, local roads, bridges, and earthen structures. The role involves representing the owner in monitoring construction activities for compliance with plans and specifications, performing or scheduling/observing onsite construction materials testing, and coordinating and communicating field construction activities with contractors, designers, and/or owner's representative(s). This role will require travel including overnight up to approximately 50% of the time, primarily within IL, MO, IN, and KY.

Requirements

High School Diploma/equivalent
A minimum of 2 years of roadway or airport construction experience
Valid driver’s license
Candidates must be able to work as a team member as well as independently, have the desire to learn new skills, be self-motivated, and possess good interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an airport environment preferred; but experience with other infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, earth structures) would apply as well.
IDOT Construction Technician courses: Documentation of Contracts and Quantities, 3- Day Aggregate, PCC Level I and II, HMA Level I and II
NASSCO Certification preferred
Possession or ability to obtain the following certifications: ITCP-CIPP, PACP|LACP|MACP
Department of Transportation project experience (IL preferred) and familiarity with the respective agency documentation and material testing certifications

Responsibilities

Observation and documentation of airport paving, drainage, utility, lighting, structural and site development during construction.
Represent owner in monitoring construction activities for compliance with plans and specifications.
Perform or schedule/observe onsite construction materials testing.
Coordinate and communicate field construction activities with contractors, designers and/or owner’s representative(s).