Grocery & Distribution - Site Observation Specialist

Henderson Companies•Lenexa, KS

13h•Onsite

About The Position

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.