Construction Observer

Growing, Succeeding, and Designing Our Future Together We are looking for future team members who are excited to make an impact. As an employee-owned company, we are dedicated to the betterment of our clients, our communities, and our employees. Your contribution is key to the quality of service SMA delivers. Throughout your career with SMA, there will be opportunities for you to improve the skills you need to achieve your professional goals. We encourage you to explore innovative ways to develop solutions while collaborating with team members inside and outside the organization by providing the framework for you to find success. We don't just talk about being client-focused; the engineers, scientists, surveyors, technicians and other professionals at SMA live and breathe it. After all, we are members of the communities we help. Why Join Us? Ownership & Impact: Experience the unique advantage of employee ownership, where your contributions directly shape our company's future. Community Focus: We're deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our engineers, scientists, surveyors, and professionals are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that make a real difference. Growth & Development: We invest in your professional growth, providing opportunities to expand your skills and collaborate with a dynamic team. Proven Excellence: With a legacy dating back to 1985, SMA is a leading engineering firm, renowned for our commitment to infrastructure, water safety, environmental remediation, and more. SUMMARY: Construction Observer II-IV is responsible for coordinating and observing the construction of water, sanitary sewer, and other public or private construction projects, assisting a project supervisor. Assignments typically include field duties primarily with some office duties, such as daily report writing. Under the supervision of a Project Engineer, the ability to perform construction observation and effectively interact with Contractors, clients, and SMA technical and administrative staff. The candidate shall be comfortable identifying potential issues promptly with the Contractor and Engineer. Field assignments will extend from several weeks to several months and longer. The preferred Construction Observer should also have the ability to complete Constructability Reviews of design plans. RESPONSIBILITIES: Able to perform construction observation and effectively interact with Contractors, Clients, and SMA technical and administrative staff. Inspects work in progress to ensure that it is being constructed in accordance with plans and specifications. Must maintain the daily record of construction work and inspection activities, including material quantities and various tests. Must be familiar with testing requirements and methods. Able to read and understand the construction bid documents, including drawings, specifications, and contracts. Maintains a red line set of construction drawings and assists the contractor with RFI’s and reviews material submittals. Attends various meetings as needed related to construction projects. Must know the Standard Specifications for Water and Wastewater Construction and Building Construction in New Mexico and their application. Receives inquiries and complaints from residents and coordinates response with Owner and Engineer. Must be able to be a good communicator. Must know how to scale and measure distances. Must obtain measurements and report progress information and place it on an Inspector's Daily Report. Become thoroughly familiar with the plans and specifications for the job to be inspected. Check and quantify materials before installation. Point out potential problems to the contractor and project engineer and keep the project engineer and supervisor informed of the progress of the project. Must be able to follow and carry out specific instructions on an independent basis. Must have basic math skills to compute quantities and costs when requested. Must be able to interpret and implement company-mandated safety policies. Be aware of and adhere to Contractor’s Safety Plan. Capable of handling large and complex projects, including multiple trades and/or crews. Capable of overseeing multiple projects with other RPR’s. Responsible for job-specific quality system tasks as defined in the Resident Project Representative Manual. Assists Project/Senior Engineer with further developing the quality manual, as needed. Ability to complete Constructability Review of design plans. Ability to assist with data collection during planning and design phase. Assists with training new staff in the Construction Observation position. Performs other duties as assigned. TRAVEL: up to 75% JOB REQUIREMENTS: Required high School Diploma or GED, but a college degree is preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry. Minimum of 3 years of construction inspection or management experience or the equivalent thereof. Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and have an acceptable motor vehicle record to drive a company vehicle. Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. At SMA, we reward talent with competitive salaries and benefits that reflect your experience and contributions: Salary Range: $23.00 - $41.00 (Hourly) Comprehensive Benefits Package : Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Options (ESOP), Life/ADD Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, and more. Paid Time Off & Wellness Programs: Generous PTO, flexible work schedules, wellness initiatives, and more. Professional Growth : Tuition/Student Loan reimbursement program, professional dues, and opportunities for advancement within the company. 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 required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able and willing to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the 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 occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Why SMA? Since 1985, Souder, Miller & Associates has been a leader in providing engineering, survey, and environmental solutions across New Mexico. As the third-largest engineering firm in New Mexico, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to complex challenges, from designing public infrastructure to environmental remediation. Our employee-driven culture foster a sense of ownership and community where everyone’s contribution is recognized and valued. At SMA, you’re not just a team member – you’re an integral part of our journey to success, a mentor to the next generation of engineers, and a leader who shapes the future of the communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr