Construction Observer (RPR) 

Department: Site Design or Transportation 

Location: Bessemer, MI

Working at C2AE 

C2AE is a growing team of technical and creative people who love design. Here at C2AE, we’re committed to the big picture. We provide full-service design for communities, educators, and businesses—the building blocks of our world—because we want to make a positive difference every day. Join our team if you’re a passionate problem-solver who is eager to collaborate on projects to improve the world we live in. 

About the Position 

As a resident project representative, you will be responsible for performing daily construction oversight and observation services for various types of infrastructure and transportation projects. Always a part of the larger team, this person works to understand the project needs and works independently on site with both clients and the construction firms. You will have a ground floor view of the projects that we are working on to benefit the communities we live in. 

Role and Responsibilities 

• Provide on-site construction observation services for municipal infrastructure and construction projects. 
• Measure quantities, read and interpret plans, specifications and shop drawings. 
• Perform materials testing and maintain test logs. 
• Transport testing and measurement equipment to and from the job site as needed. 
• Prepare and maintain construction records to provide Inspector’s Daily Reports and final field measured data to the Project Manager. 
• Review contractor schedules and provide updates to Project Managers. 
• Report issues to the Construction Engineer and Project Managers in a timely manner and work to resolve problems or conflicts with contractors involving the interpretation of plans and specification requirements. 
• Act as a liaison with residents, clients, project managers and the construction team. 
• Other related duties as assigned. 
• Participate in team meetings, all staff meetings, and other non-billable planning sessions. 
• Participate in training and development activities as needed and directed by supervisor. 
• Perform administrative tasks including, but not limited to, time sheet completion, expense reports, completing correspondence, etc. 

Qualified candidates will possess the following attributes: 

• Graduation from a two-year technical college with a degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology, preferred. 
• Knowledge of statutes/codes/regulations, including program procedures, methods and practices and their application to specific situations; typically learned through certification processes, associate or bachelor's degree programs or a combination of experience and education. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications (including, but not limited to: Nuclear Density Gauge certification, aggregate, concrete and density testing certifications); preference given to candidates that have current certifications. 

Physical Qualifications 

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time 
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time 
• Physical dexterity and ability to negotiate around a crowded and busy working office area, and around a crowded and busy working area; including construction sites 
• This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.