Construction Observer Manager

DLZ Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts & health-sa

401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)

Paid parental leave

Life & AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness program with reimbursement

Job summary

DLZ Corporation in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Construction Observer Manager to oversee field inspection, coordinate tests, and enforce contract documents on infrastructure projects.

You will liaise with project teams, ensure safety compliance, and deliver clear progress updates to clients. Ideal candidates have related degrees, certifications, and hands-on inspection experience within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Associates Degree with 6 years experience.
• Certifications such as compaction, asphalt, concrete, aggregate or others.
• 40 hours approved safety training for hazardous waste remediation inspection.
• 40 hours approved and certified AHERA EPA training for building inspector/management planner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of field inspection.
• Interpret specifications, working drawings, including submittals and shop drawings and convey intent to the contractor.
• Liaison between project and field staff on all aspects of construction projects.
• Enforce the contract documents.
• Supervise the performance of all testing and sampling as required in the plans and specifications.
• Coordinate the collection of field data as required by the plans and specifications or project staff.
• Assure that field data obtained is accurate and recorded in a legible organized fashion.
• Keep Project Manager apprised of schedule changes and work schedule problems. Work with project staff in charge of project on design changes, construction/contractor concerns and affected public.
• Keep the client fully informed as to satisfactory progress through daily reports and scheduled progress meetings.
• Review the report of daily installed construction quantities to review payment requests in terms of progress and amount completed to date.
• Administer the release and regulations of the UST program (if required).
• Administer the public health and safety requirements, and be fully trained in the proper safety procedures incurred while inspecting.
• Administer the rules and regulations of AHERA program and meet EPA certification requirement (if required).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field inspection

Liaison between project and field

Contract enforcement

Safety procedures

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in applicable field

Associates Degree in applicable field

CESSWI certification

40 hours safety training

AHERA EPA training

INDOT prequalification

Job description

Shape the Future with DLZ!

At DLZ Corporation, we don't just design infrastructure-we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.

Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.

DLZ Corporation has a Construction Observer Manager opportunity to develop a group and grow into a leadership role in Indianapolis, IN.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of field inspection.
• Interpret specifications, working drawings, including submittals and shop drawings and convey intent to the contractor.
• Liaison between project and field staff on all aspects of construction projects.
• Enforce the contract documents.
• Supervise the performance of all testing and sampling as required in the plans and specifications.
• Coordinate the collection of field data as required by the plans and specifications or project staff.
• Assure that field data obtained is accurate and recorded in a legible organized fashion.
• Keep Project Manager apprised of schedule changes and work schedule problems. Work with project staff in charge of project on design changes, construction/contractor concerns and affected public.
• Keep the client fully informed as to satisfactory progress through daily reports and scheduled progress meetings.
• Review the report of daily installed construction quantities to review payment requests in terms of progress and amount completed to date.
• Administer the release and regulations of the UST program (if required).
• Administer the public health and safety requirements, and be fully trained in the proper safety procedures incurred while inspecting.
• Administer the rules and regulations of AHERA program and meet EPA certification requirement (if required).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in applicable field with 3 years relevant experience, or
• Associates Degree in applicable field with 6 years experience.
• Proper certifications such as compaction, asphalt, concrete, aggregate or others.
• 40 hours approved safety training program to qualify for hazardous waste remediation clean-up inspection.
• 40 hours approved and certified AHERA EPA training for building inspector/management planner.
• INDOT construction inspection prequalification preferred, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months.
• CESSWI certification or ability to obtain certification.

Investing in Your Future:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
• Paid parental leave
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At DLZ, diversity isn't just a policy-it's a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws.