Senior Construction Observer

Description

• Represent QK in the field, acting as a liaison between contractors, project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with agency-approved plans, specs, and safety standards, including Caltrans.
• Communicates effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Proactively spot risks and recommend solutions for delays, weather issues, and emergencies.
• You’ll also participate in bid reviews, interface with city officials, and attend project meetings—all while ensuring top-tier execution in the field.
• Observe, document, and report daily construction progress across diverse projects—public works, private development, transportation, water/wastewater, and more.
• Maintain accurate project records including observation reports, time-and-materials logs, and as-built drawings.
• Guide junior staff and help foster technical growth within the team.

Requirements

• Has proven experience in construction observation, ideally across both public and private sectors
• 10+ years experience of diverse construction or construction inspection experience required
• Is confident reading and interpreting construction plans and specs
• Thrives in the field with a solutions-focused mindset
• Roadway and ADA ramp construction - Caltrans experience preferred
• Familiarity of Caltrans requirements or experience with Caltrans projects highly desired
• Familiarity with appropriate national and local construction standards, practices, and requirements, specific emphasis on Caltrans standards knowledge
• Coursework in civil or mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field, with Bachelors/Master’s Degree preferred, but not required
• Brings a proactive approach to resolving issues before they become problems
• Demonstrated construction inspection or observation skills including writing reports, construction administration, safety standards, and meeting budgets and schedules
• Proven success in collaborating and communicating cross multiple offices, clients, agencies, with other key stakeholders

Benefits

• Opportunities to mentor and grow within a supportive environment
• Collaborative team culture that values your expertise

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance