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Construction Observer

Durham, North Carolina, United States

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, Texas and Florida. We seek a partnership with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what makes McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do and to do that takes special people.

We are seeking an experienced site civil field representative to join our Construction Administration Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of construction projects, from large-scale residential and commercial developments to intricate infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for observing the progress and quality of installation for site civil related construction (Sanitary Sewer Collection, Water Distribution, Stormwater Collection and Controls) on various site civil construction projects.  The successful candidate must:

  • Have experience with site civil construction to include; grading, erosion control, installation of underground utilities and stormwater control measures (SCM)
  • Read site civil plans with an understanding of site civil work sequence
  • Review provided contractor shop drawings for compliance with plan details and specifications for site civil components
  • Communicate well with field construction personnel and design staff
  • Clearly describe and document site progress in reports
  • Observe standard utility testing required for municipal and regulatory authority compliance

This role is perfect for an self-motivated and organized individual who can work comfortably on a jobsite, is a problem solver, and can operate as both individually or as a part of team.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or two-year degree in survey/construction related field
  • Possess three or more years of experience in Site Civil Construction or five or more years of experience in Civil Engineering Design
  • Valid NC driver’s license
  • Must pass a drug test
  • Ability to use basic programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, etc.)

Plus Items

  • NCDOT Level I and Level II Erosion Control Certifications
  • NCSU Stormwater Control Inspection and Maintenance Certification

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or hrteam@mcadamsco.com. 

Please read these notices for important information regarding applying for work with McAdams.

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