Construction Observer

Springfield, IL

Marion, IL

Peoria, IL

Full time

R2025

Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

Hanson Professional Services Inc. provides a range of services including design and construction oversight of transportation infrastructure, consulting and construction materials testing services.

We are seeking a Construction Observer (all levels) with highway/bridge construction experience to perform construction oversight in various locations.

Position Profile

This position will be responsible for observation and documentation of airport paving, drainage, utility, lighting, structural and site development during construction. Projects could also include highways, local roads, bridges, and earthen structures.

A Day in the Life of a Construction Inspector at Hanson

Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

• Represent owner in monitoring construction activities for compliance with plans and specifications.

• Perform or schedule/observeonsite construction materials testing.

• Coordinate and communicate field construction activities with contractors, designers and/or owner’s representative(s).

• This role will require travel including overnight up to approx. 50% of the time. The majority of will be within IL, MO IN, KY

What We’re Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/equivalent

• A minimum of 2 years of roadway or airport construction experience

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the minimum qualifications above the following will result in a more competitive candidate:

• Experience working in an airport environment preferred; but experience with other infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, earth structures) would apply as well.

• IDOT Construction Technician courses: Documentation of Contracts and Quantities, 3- Day Aggregate, PCC Level I and II, HMA Level I and II

• NASSCO Certification preferred

• Possession or ability to obtain the following certifications: ITCP-CIPP, PACP|LACP|MACP

• Department of Transportation project experience (IL preferred) and familiarity with the respective agency documentation and material testing certifications; and

• Candidates must be able to work as a team member as well as independently, have the desire to learn new skills, be self-motivated, and possess good interpersonal communication skills.

The salary range for this position depending on relevant experience:

$30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

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Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

Monthly educational webinars

Leadership training

Lunch & learn development sessions

24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

Mentorship opportunities

Award-winning internship program

Employee recognition

And so much more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.

Because our people set us apart.

Hanson is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm providing a full range of engineering, scientific and allied services throughout the U.S. With an innovative spirit and a drive to continuously improve, our people go the extra mile to give our clients top-quality results.

Those efforts have helped us maintain our status as one of the top firms in the engineering industry. We’re large enough to take on exciting, challenging projects and small enough to know and inspire each other along the way.