Construction Observer – Dubuque, Iowa

WHKS & Co; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WHKS & Co in the Dubuque, IA area is seeking a Civil Engineer or Construction Observer with 3+ years of experience. The role involves field and office work on municipal, transportation, and other infrastructure projects, including roadways and bridges, with local site travel from home or office.

The position offers flexible, supportive, and collaborative teamwork, attractive compensation and benefits, and a flexible schedule to pursue interests in Civil Engineering.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the construction or design of transportation and municipal projects.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Excellent computer and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Verifying the quality of the contractor’s work and compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Conducting field-required material testing.
• Preparing and documenting material reports, test results and material sources.
• Maintaining daily logs of inspections and reviewing discrepancies.
• Preparing and reviewing pay applications.
• Assisting the office staff with drawings and plan sets.
• Providing design and/or CADD drafting support to project engineers.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Job description

WHKS has a great opportunity available for a Civil Engineer or Construction Observer with 3+ years of experience who is interested in working with a wide variety of challenging engineering projects in both the field and office. The candidate will use their knowledge and expertise in the construction and design of municipal, transportation, and other infrastructure type projects. Work will include the construction and design of roadways, bridges, and other civil engineering projects. This position offers the flexibility to travel to project sites in and around the Dubuque area from your home or the office. WHKS provides a flexible, supportive, and collaborative workplace where individuals can utilize and develop their strengths and pursue their interests in Civil Engineering. WHKS offers excellent compensation and benefits, as well as work schedule flexibility.

Salary Range:

• $50,000-$80,000 annually

Responsibilities include:

• Performing construction observation which may include:
  • Verifying the quality of the contractor’s work and compliance with the plans and specifications.
  • Conducting field-required material testing.
  • Preparing and documenting material reports, test results and material sources.
  • Maintaining daily logs of inspections and reviewing any discrepancies with the appropriate parties.
  • Preparing and reviewing pay applications.
• Assisting the office staff with preparation of drawings and plan sets.
• Providing design and/or CADD drafting support to project engineers during the planning, design, and construction of transportation and municipal related projects.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in the construction or design of transportation and municipal projects.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Excellent computer and communication skills
• Experience with CADD (MicroStation or Civil 3D).

Preferred

• A Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field
• Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Documentation of Contract Quantities certification
• Experience with IDOT’s Construction & Materials Management System (CMMS)

WHKS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.