Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Construction Observer

Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years Construction Management experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Technical problem-solving ability
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines
  • Detail-oriented with a collaborative mindset
  • Passionate and goal-driven

Responsibilities

  • Provide construction services for civil engineering projects throughout design, bidding, and construction phases
  • Conduct constructability reviews and develop project schedules during the design phase
  • Oversee bid scheduling, advertising, and coordination during the bidding phase
  • Facilitate pre-bid meetings and manage bid documentation
  • Manage construction schedules and contractor performance during the construction phase
  • Conduct inspections, review submittals, and assess pay applications
  • Ensure thorough project documentation and coordinate project closeout

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment
  • Engagement in diverse civil engineering projects
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Positive and supportive company culture
  • Access to a network of experienced professionals
Full Job Description
Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Construction Observer to join our Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (FL) office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities
  • Provide construction related services for civil engineering projects during design, bidding and construction phases
  • Design phase responsibilities include constructability reviews, design scheduling, contract time determination scheduling, franchise utility coordination, opinions of probable construction cost, specification and bid package development (including competitive sealed proposal method), and construction phasing
  • Bidding phase responsibilities include bid scheduling and coordination, advertising projects, coordinating and running pre-bid meetings, addendum coordination and distribution, bid tabulations, contractor reference checks, and recommendations of contract
  • Construction phase responsibilities include construction scheduling and contractor schedule review, progress meetings, submittal review, construction inspection and observation, pay application review, change orders, time impact analysis, project closeout, and project documentation.
Qualifications
  • 8+ years Construction Management experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to apply technical skills to meet project demands and solve problems for our clients
  • Positive attitude and an impressive work ethic
  • Clear sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines
  • Attention to details and ability to contribute to a positive work environment
  • Passion and demonstrated drive to achieve goals

About Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm that provides planning, engineering, and design services for a wide range of clients. The company offers services in the areas of aviation, environmental, landscape architecture, land planning, parking consulting, roadway design, structural engineering, transit and rail, transportation planning, and water resources. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. serves clients in the United States.
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