Construction Observer in Latham, New York at C.T. Male Associates

Location: Latham, NY, US 12110
Job Type: Full Time
Job Classification: Hourly
Exemption Type: Non-Exempt
Education: High School Diploma / GED
Travel: Up to 25%
Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Provide field and related office services on construction projects as a representative of the firm. Specific project assignments will be made by the Managing Engineer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Position requires familiarity with:

• Construction survey procedures.
• NYSDEC mandated Stormwater Pollution Plan (SWPPP) Inspections and NYSDEC 4-hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training requirements.
• General utility construction (water, sewer, drainage, roadway).
• Local, State and Federal laws regarding environmental health regulations, and construction standards.
• Local, State and Federal laws regarding labor standard.
• Standard details and construction specifications of the firm.
• Project recordkeeping for preparation of a certification report to include daily reports, panel placement, daily test seams, manufacturer's certification, destructive and nondestructive testing.
• Familiarity with traffic control and OSHA protocol.

Requirements

LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: May not field modify design intent or construction scope without prior approval of Project Manager. Consult with Project Managers before commitment to construction contract changes are made when a standard detail, construction detail or dollar change to the contract is probable from your authorization. Discuss changes to contracts or job problems with C.T. Male personnel before discussing opinions with Owner's representative.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate degree (A. A.) in Civil Engineering Technology program or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be familiar with OSHA protocol. Excellent recordkeeping skills a must.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before client representatives, contractors and employees of firm.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Driver's license. NICET Certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to operate equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.