Construction Observer

Construction Observer

Location:  Twin Falls, Idaho

Position Overview: J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is seeking to hire a Construction Observer to work in our successful Twin Falls, Idaho office. Our purpose at J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. (J-U-B) is “Helping Each Other Create Better Communities.” We foster a supportive and team-oriented environment to solve problems for our clients, while also providing employees growth opportunities and an expansive benefits package. We attract and retain the best people because we offer an enriching environment for our employees to build their careers in the communities where they live. J-U-B offers a clearly defined career path, and a sense of belonging. It is one of the largest professional engineering companies in the Intermountain West, with over 20 offices across seven states. There are ample opportunities to collaborate with other offices on projects, widening your experience and network.

The Construction Observer position is part of the Construction Engineering Group, and the main responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Observes all phases of contractor work, procedures, and progress to verify general conformance with plans, specifications, and standards.
• Observes construction of multi-disciplinary municipal/public and private projects, including water, wastewater, stormwater, irrigation, airports, roadways, structural, bridges, and earthwork.
• Implements policies and procedures and observes compliance with OSHA, EEO, and labor compliance requirements.
• Coordinates with third-party, independent testing laboratories performing tests on a variety of materials.
• Monitors quality control/assurance by reviewing testing reports.
• Computes, reviews, and verifies pay quantities, computations, and materials. 
• Reviews and prepares project construction diaries, photographs, testing data, reports, and summaries for project correspondence. 
• Coordinates construction activities with utility companies, cities, counties, state agencies, property owners and contractors.

• A minimum of 3+ years of Construction Observation experience and/or experience in the construction industry is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with public works projects.
• Knowledge and experience with the administration of federally funded projects.
• Proven consensus building skills.
• Proven ability to self-direct and to work collaboratively with others.
• Willingness to work out of town as project location dictates. 

Salary Range: $25-$45 per hour, determined by experience. 

Benefits: In addition to your competitive salary, J-U-B also offers an extensive benefits package including:

• Professional development opportunities.
• Bonuses for qualified employees.
• Generous vacation and sick leave package.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Parental Leave.
• 401(k) with company match, profit sharing.
• Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability plans.
• The ability to work in a team-centered, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere.
• J-U-B is an employee-owned firm and offers ownership opportunities after qualified years of service.

See our website for more benefit details: https://web.jub.com/join-us/our-benefits/.

To apply for this position and learn more about J-U-B, please visit www.jub.com.