Construction Observer

Description

Construction Observer

Location: Idaho Falls, Pocatello, or Meridian, Idaho

Position Overview: J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is seeking to hire a Construction Observer to work in either our Idaho Falls or Meridian, Idaho office with duty assignments covering all of Southern Idaho. Our purpose at J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. (J-U-B) is “Helping Each Other Create Better Communities.” We foster a supportive and team-oriented environment to solve problems that improve society, while providing employees growth opportunities and an expansive benefits package. We attract and retain the best people because we provide an enriching environment for our employees to build their careers in the communities where they live. J-U-B offers a clearly defined career path, a sense of belonging, and opportunities for employees to use their talents in a team environment. We are one of the largest professional engineering companies in the Intermountain West, with over 20 offices across seven states. There are ample opportunities to collaborate with other offices on projects, widening your experience and network.

The Construction Observer position is part of the Construction Engineering Team, and the main responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Observes all phases of contractor work, procedures, and progress to verify compliance with plans, specifications and standards; supervises and observes construction of municipal projects, roadways, bridges, and earthwork.
• Coordinates and monitors overall operations of a testing laboratory performing tests on a variety of materials; monitors quality control by reviewing testing reports of all construction phases for municipal projects, roadways, bridges, and buildings.
• Implements policies and procedures and observes compliance with OSHA, EEO, and labor compliance requirements. 
• Computes, reviews and verifies pay quantities, computations, and materials.
• Reviews compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions. 
• Prepares/reviews project diaries, testing data, reports and summaries; prepares drafts for project correspondence. 
• Coordinates activities with utility companies, cities, counties, state agencies, property owners and contractors.

Requirements

• 5+ years Construction Observation experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with public works projects.
• Knowledge and experience with the administration of Federal-Aid projects.
• Proven ability to self-direct and lead others.
• Willingness to work out of town for short periods of time.
• Current or previous WAQTC certifications required.
• Current or previous Inspector Qualification Program (IQP) and or the ability to obtain/renew IQP certifications within 3 months of hire. 
• International Code Council (ICC) Special Inspection certifications and experience is preferred but not required. 
• Experience with Waste Water Treatment facilities and start up procedures is preferred. 
• Strong communication skills and experience in Microsoft Office Suite programs preferred. 

Salary Range:  $34.00 - $50.00 per hour, determined by experience.  

Benefits: In addition to your competitive salary, J-U-B also offers an extensive benefits package including:

• Professional development opportunities
• Bonuses for qualified employees
• Generous vacation and sick leave package
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
• Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability plans
• The ability to work in a team-centered, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere
• J-U-B is an employee-owned firm and offers ownership opportunities after qualified years of service

The application window will be open through June 4, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

See our website for more benefit details: https://www.jub.com/our-benefits/

To apply for this position and learn more about J-U-B, please visit www.jub.com