Grocery & Distribution - Site Observation Specialist

Henderson Companies•Lenexa, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings We're about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we're changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process. As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities. It's What We Do We provide total building system design services across multiple high-growth markets for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, & venue. It's How We're Different We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are. We’ve always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential – both as professionals and individuals. Together, we dream up innovative solutions for industry-wide problems, design spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours. Take a peek into what makes us different here: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3 Position Summary: The employee performs job site observations of HVAC, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Mechanical or Electrical systems to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, designs, codes, standards, and regulations. The employee documents site and field conditions and participates in discussions to determine appropriate resolution to nonconformance. The employee should have advanced knowledge of the industry, codes, guides and standards. In addition, the employee should be able to work with a moderate amount of independence but may require occasional supervision and mentoring

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Valid driver’s license
Minimum 3 years’ experience in the design, installation and construction administration of systems
Proficient in reading and interpreting construction documents (plans, specifications, and drawings).
Excellent professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong client-facing presence and ability to represent the organization with professionalism on-site.
Must be able to travel approximately 50% of time.
Must be flexible and able to travel with little notice
Ability to work varying shift times depending on the project, i.e. night or weekends
Ability to be on your feet all day and climb ladders

Nice To Haves

Discipline specific certifications preferred
Relevant site observation or inspection experience preferred
Exposure to MEP systems required; prior field observation, commissioning (Cx), or QA experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct site observations across multiple project locations to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, designs, codes, standards, and regulations.
Review and interpret construction drawings to ensure field conditions align with design intent.
Serve as the primary on-site contact, facilitating client interactions and documenting issues, actions, and next steps.
Prepare and deliver clear, detailed reports to engineering and design teams; track progress and follow-up actions.
Documents site and field conditions and participates in discussions to determine appropriate resolution to nonconformance.
Provides site observation technical information and assistance to engineers or team leaders.
Makes recommendations as to the feasibility of certain systems or equipment and their application.
Attends preliminary job meetings and helps evaluate scope of work to be performed.
Assists in the preparation of system layout, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications based upon site observation.
Reads and interprets blueprints and construction specifications.
Prepares clear and accurate responses and reports to contractors who are submitting documents for review.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)
Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)
Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)
Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.)
Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)
Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)
Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)
Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)
Paid Training for Professional Development (We’ll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)
Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)
Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We’ve got you covered.)
Paid Term Life and Disability (We’ve got your family covered, too.)
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.)
Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!)
Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.)