Senior Construction Observer

Senior Construction Observer

Join QK as a Senior Construction Observer to shape the future of communities. Your keen eye for detail and passion for quality construction will directly influence infrastructure projects.

• Represent QK in the field, acting as liaison between contractors, project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with agency‑approved plans, specs, safety standards, including Caltrans.
• Observe, document, and report daily construction progress across diverse projects—public works, private development, transportation, water/wastewater, and more.
• Guide junior staff and foster technical growth within the team.
• Maintain accurate project records including observation reports, time‑and‑materials logs, and as‑built drawings.
• Proactively spot risks and recommend solutions for delays, weather issues, and emergencies.

• Sewer, storm drain, and waterline installations.
• Roadway and ADA ramp construction (Caltrans experience preferred).
• Concrete foundations, manholes, hydrants, and more.
• Landscape, irrigation, signals, striping, and street lighting.
• Pump stations, treatment plants, and trench utilities.
• Participation in bid reviews, interface with city officials, and attendance at project meetings.

• Collaborative team culture that values expertise.
• Projects with real, community‑wide impact.
• Opportunities to mentor and grow within a supportive environment.
• Company prioritizing quality, integrity, and innovation.

• Proven experience in construction observation across public and private sectors.
• Effective communication with stakeholders.
• Confidence reading and interpreting construction plans and specs.
• Thrives in the field with a solutions‑focused mindset.
• Proactive approach to resolving issues before they become problems.

• Coursework in civil or mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field (Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree preferred, not required).
• Familiarity with national and local construction standards, with emphasis on Caltrans standards.

• 10+ years of diverse construction or construction inspection experience.
• Experience with Caltrans requirements/projects highly desired.
• Construction inspection or observation skills including writing reports, construction administration, safety standards, and meeting budgets and schedules.
• Proven success collaborating across offices, clients, agencies, and stakeholders.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing (Industries: Civil Engineering)

Salary: $43 - $50 DOE

QK is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, and business needs. QK encourages all qualified applicants to apply.