Senior Construction Observer, Iowa
Kirkham Michael
Oversee construction admin, ensure compliance, manage close‑out and post‑construction tasks.
9 days ago ago
$30 - $36
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Urbandale, IA
Onsite
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Design
Construction engineering
Civil engineering
Environmental services
Land surveying
Sector Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Construction Engineering
Structural Inspection
Environmental Services
Stormwater Management
Green Infrastructure
Water Resources
Role
What you would be doing
project procedures
budget review
construction admin
compliance monitoring
punch list
close-out
- Establishes project procedures, problem solving activities, budget reviews and certification needed.
- Oversees and manages construction administration phase.
- Directs Construction Administration activities on projects, monitors project for construction document compliance.
- Prepares punch-list and close-out procedures and performs post-construction services and investigations as needed.
What you bring
construction certs
associate degree
4-6 yrs
industry experience
independent
direction
- Advanced construction certifications as required by local authorities
- Associates Degree or equivalent preferred PLUS 4-6 years previous experience
- Ability to express ideas to technicians, designers, and engineers.
- Ability to report progress and maintain schedules.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent with 6+ years of industry experience minimum
- Ability to take direction and express understanding of the directions received.
- Can work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to provide direction to others.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- 401k Employer Match
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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Company
Overview
Founded 1946
Company Origins
The company was established in 1946 by two U.S. Army Corps engineers, marking the beginning of its legacy in infrastructure projects.
1957
Midwest Pioneers
One of the Midwest's first firms to adopt computer-based engineering analysis, setting the stage for modern technical solutions.
300 Strong
Employee-Owned Firm
Grown into a thriving, employee-owned enterprise with more than 300 dedicated professionals.
Top 400
Design Firm Ranking
Consistently ranked among America’s top 400 design firms for innovation and excellence in engineering.
- Takes on high‑impact infrastructure, municipal, structural, environmental and land‑development projects, from diverging diamond interchanges to water systems and hazardous-waste planning.
- Designed Iowa’s first diverging diamond interchange and led major utility haul‑route assessments and drone‑based structural inspections.
- Early FAA-approved operator of commercial drones, enabling advanced inspections like high‑mast light tower surveys for Kansas DOT.
- Expanded regionally with offices in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota—and soon Oklahoma—supporting growth across the Midwest and Southwest.
- Delivered the Southeast Connector in Des Moines—its largest transportation project at $185 million over nearly twenty years.
- We avoid, minimize, and mitigate environmental impacts throughout conceptualization, construction, and completion of a project
- We keep schedules and budgets on track while fostering environmental stewardship
- Avoid, minimize and mitigate environmental impacts through careful planning during design and construction
- Use green infrastructure and best management practices such as stormwater treatment trains, permeable pavements, detention/retention systems, and MS4 improvements
- Commitment to minimizing environmental impact embedded across project lifecycle from concept to completion
- Offices in four states (Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota) with Oklahoma coming soon—regional focus on environmental services
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