Construction Observer — Infrastructure & Utilities Oversight

Westwood Professional Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Construction Observer with strong technical, communication and interpersonal skills to work in a fast-paced construction environment.

Primary duties include on-site observations of site infrastructure installation for residential and commercial developments, reviewing testing reports, and preparing weekly summaries and pay applications. Occasional travel within Louisiana may be required.

Qualifications

• Prefer an individual with at least 3-5 years of experience in residential & commercial construction observation.
• Strong technical expertise as it relates to construction activities.
• Must be familiar with grading, utility and street construction.
• Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret construction plans.
• Experience in reviewing pay applications.

Responsibilities

• On-site observations of construction activities related to site infrastructure installation for residential and commercial developments.
• Evaluating erosion control.
• Observing site grading activities.
• Observing utility construction activities (water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer).
• Observing paving construction.
• Reviewing testing reports.
• Ensuring contractors follow City standards and construction plans.
• Preparing weekly construction summary reports.
• Reviewing monthly contractor pay applications.
• Occasional travel within Louisiana.

Skills

Construction observation experience

Technical expertise in construction

Read and interpret construction plans

Grading, utilities, and street work

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Pay applications review

Job description

Westwood Professional Services in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Construction Observer with strong technical, communication and interpersonal skills to work in a fast-paced construction environment.

Primary duties include on-site observations of site infrastructure installation for residential and commercial developments, reviewing testing reports, and preparing weekly summaries and pay applications. Occasional travel within Louisiana may be required.