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Rhonda Sheptock
Construction Engineering Observer
243 North Front Street Wilmington, NC 28401 US
Posted: 12/01/2025
2025-12-01
2026-01-04
Industry: Engineering
Job Number: 39968
Work Location: Onsite
Job Description
Job Title: Construction Engineering Observer
Type: Direct Hire
Work Location: Onsite position in Wilmington, NC
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Required Skills & Experience:
Big Bonus Points if you Have:
Job Requisition # 39968
#LI-RS1
A reasonable estimate of the Base Salary for this role is $80,000 - $85,000 per year. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels
Type: Direct Hire
Work Location: Onsite position in Wilmington, NC
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct periodic project site visits to monitor and observe construction of civil and municipal related projects to include water and sewer utility infrastructure.
- Coordinate with contractors, design team and owners.
- Review and interpret contract documents, construction contracts, drawings and specifications.
- Prepare daily and periodic field observation reports and distribute to project team.
- Review and comment on reports prepared by others when necessary.
- Coordinate with field crews for survey and testing as required by the contract, and review construction materials testing reports prepared by third party testing agencies.
- Witness and document acceptance testing at various stages of construction.
- Solve problems in a timely manner (involving appropriate parties) during various stages of construction.
- Schedule, conduct and prepare documentation for substantial completion and final completion inspections, including punch lists.
- Review redlines and coordinate preparation of record drawings.
- Review project closeout documents, warranties and final payment requests.
- Perform additional construction phase services as required.
- Promote safety.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5-10+ years of progressive experience in Construction Observation Engineering experience
- Highly desired experience related to utility, water, and wastewater pipelines, water booster stations, wastewater lift stations, and water elevated storage tanks in the municipal water/wastewater market with specific experience on design-bid-build projects.
- Must be able to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
- Proficiency with MS-Outlook, Word and Excel required.
- Must be able to communicate with engineers, contractors and owners in an effective, professional manner.
- Must be willing and able to climb ladders, routinely travel and traverse uneven, unpaved terrain and work outside for extended periods of time on construction sites.
- Must be willing to work extended periods on project sites in and around the Wilmington area.
- Must be willing to work nights, weekends and/or overtime if required.
- Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.
Big Bonus Points if you Have:
- Experience with either Adobe Acrobat or BlueBeam Revu is preferred.
- Experience on design-build projects is a plus, but not required.
- Experience in construction of water and wastewater treatment plants is a plus, but not required.
- Two-year technical degree in related field.
Job Requisition # 39968
#LI-RS1
A reasonable estimate of the Base Salary for this role is $80,000 - $85,000 per year. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels
Meet Your Recruiter
Rhonda Sheptock
Recruiting Manager
Senior Recruiter focused exclusively on recruiting for Land Survey, Engineering & Land Development Talent.
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