Construction Observer / Inspector - Metro Detroit Area

HealthRecon Connect; Macon Township (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K Plan

PTO from day 1

Mentoring program

Employee Appreciation Committee

HRC swag

Job summary

Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. seeks a Construction Observer with 2+ years of field inspection experience to support underground utilities, road, or bridge projects in Southwest Michigan. You will learn to read contract documents, produce daily reports, and verify conformity to plans.

Travel to field sites will be required; a valid driver's license is essential. The role emphasizes teamwork and reliability in a dynamic field environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related work experience in materials testing or field inspection.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Proficient with basic math (areas/volumes) and measurements.
• Familiarity with MDOT FieldBook software / AASHTOWare preferred.
• MDOT-related construction project experience and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and maps.
• Communicate with project managers, contractors, and clients about progress and issues.
• Review plans/specifications for field inspections and quantify pay items.
• Manage deadlines and prepare final documentation reports.
• Perform on-site density and concrete testing as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Math proficiency

Adaptability

MDOT FieldBook

Driver's license

Tools

MDOT FieldBook

AASHTOWare

MS Office

Job description

Why HRC?

Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. Engineering. Environment. Excellence. We pride ourselves on our 100+ years of service to our municipal, industrial, and private clients' and know it would not be possible without our dedicated most valued team players. At HRC an investment in our people runs at the core of our business and what we do – it drives on our purpose and progress and keeps us going. Our Partners agree with this philosophy and live out these values every day through their interactions with our employees and clients.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

Job Summary:

The Construction Observer will be capable of learning how to read and understand contract documents, prepare and produce daily reports, observe and understand construction techniques and procedures, and quantify and record contract pay items. To be considered for this position, you must have at least 2 years of related experience in Materials Testing or Field Inspection. We are seeking qualified individuals capable of performing construction inspection and reporting for underground utility, road or bridge construction projects.

On a given day your work might include:

• Ensuring communication with project managers, design professionals, contractors, and clients' by making recommendations and pointing out potential problems
• Informing project manager, contractors, clients, and design professionals of the progress or delays of a project
• Reading and interpreting construction plans, blueprints, and maps
• Evaluating and reviewing plans and specifications for the job site to be inspected
• Managing deadlines, while prioritizing assignments and preparing final documentation reports
• Performing on-site Density and Concrete testing on an as needed basis

What Projects for this role include...?

• Assuring quality of contractor work and compliance with plan specifications and standards for inspection site
• Keeping record and filing documents and project files for the organization during the duration of the project's lifecycle

The Ideal Candidate Possesses:

• 2+ years of related work experience
• The ability to be adaptable under changing priorities
• Basic computer skills (Required)
• Proficient with basic math (e.g. calculating areas and volumes)
• Familiarity with MDOT FieldBook software / AASHTOWare (Preferred)
• Past experience with MDOT-related construction projects
• MDOT Density, MCA Concrete, MDOT HMA Paving, Storm Water Operator preferred
• A valid Driver's License - Will be traveling to Field Sites in Southwest Michigan

Benefits:

• Team and family-oriented work environment
• Advancement opportunities
• Extracurricular activities (softball team, golf league, social activities, etc.)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Generous PTO available starting day 1
• Hourly position with time and ½ overtime pay
• 401K Plan
• Employer sponsored continuing education
• Referral Bonus Program
• Mentoring program
• Employee Appreciation Committee
• HRC Swag!

HRC has been recognized as an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and one of the Cool Places to Work in Michigan in addition to being awarded 2025’s Detroit Free Press and USA’s Top Places to Work for the fifth year in a row. Our innovative and forward-thinking community of professionals work together to design and build excellent engineering proposals for our clients. We are looking for candidates that are self-driven, view challenges as an opportunity to learn and grow, and ultimately, passionate drivers in leading our future forward filled with opportunity to make a lasting difference.