Traveling Construction Observer - Remote

Explore with us! Terracon's Cincinnati, OH Facilities Team is looking for a Construction Observer to travel nationally to various projects. This is a REMOTE position for someone in the OH, KY, or IN region.
General Responsibilities
As a Traveling Construction Observer, you will provide onsite observations of various roofing projects through photographic documentation. These projects include all major roofing components for different systems, including, but not limited to single-ply, built-up roof (BUR), metal panel, and shingles. Through visual observation, confirm installation compliance with project documents. Client deliverables include daily reports describing all roofing activities performed and pre-final/final reports documenting punch-list items.
Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Terracon Liaison between Client and Roofing Contractor - Be the eyes and ears of the project. Provide client and contractor communication.
• Full time onsite roofing observation with photographic documentation.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Email communication on daily activities.
• Review project plans, specs, details, and submittals.
• Prior to leaving the site each day, perform inspection to verify water-tight seal is achieved.
• Preconstruction documentation of site conditions - Inspect materials delivered to the job sites for compliance with contract specifications and confirm construction materials are aligned with approve submittals using photographic documentation.
• Perform final inspections and develop a punch-list identifying items out of compliance and/or incomplete incorrect installations.

Reporting

• Responsible for completing daily and final observation reports.
• Complete daily progress map
• Contact client and document when unforeseen conditions arise, and/or roofing contractor deviates from the project plans and specifications.

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history
• 1-5 years of construction roofing experience.
• Construction Observation experience preferred.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
• Travel nationally 80% of the time.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel.

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.