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H2M architects + engineers

29d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Parsippany-Troy Hills

AI generated summary

  • You should have NICET certification (preferred), construction knowledge, experience with water systems, good judgment, strong organizational and computer skills, and a valid driver's license.
  • You will observe construction work, drive to project sites, prepare reports, monitor contractor compliance, document progress, and ensure adherence to standards and specifications.

Requirements

  • - NICET certification preferred.
  • - Watermain and Right of Way experience is a plus!
  • - Knowledge of construction, techniques and procedures.
  • - Good judgment skills.
  • - Good computer skills.
  • - Good organizational skills.
  • - Experience with water piping, water treatment, water mains, water plants.
  • - Experience with roofing projects and schooling projects.
  • - Valid driver’s license with a clean history.
  • - Ability to stand, climb and walk continuously during an 8+-hour period.
  • - Ability to climb ladders +/-20’ with 35 pound load.
  • - Ability to ride in man lifts to perform inspections.
  • - Ability to perform strenuous work in all climates (Ex. heat and cold, etc.).
  • - Must have good computer skills and be able to learn related software.
  • - Smart phone for use in daily field activities.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for observation of construction work and related field work
  • Drive to and from multiple project sites during any given day as needed to observe contractors activities
  • Preparing daily reports, correspondence, change orders, periodic payment estimates, and quantity computations
  • Daily monitoring of contractor operations and verifying conformance with project plans and specifications
  • Observe details of work performed by others, document results; obtain photographic documentation of work performed
  • Confirm compliance with technical documents and industry specific standards and codes
  • Review and download field data into laptop computer and transfer to company server
  • Discuss projects with project team on a daily basis
  • Make accurate judgments calls on a variety of construction field activities
  • Observation of water piping, water treatment, water mains, water plants
  • Perform other like duties as assigned

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Construction Inspector/Observer at H2M?

The primary responsibilities include observing construction work and related field activities, preparing daily reports, monitoring contractor operations, verifying conformance with project plans, documenting work performed, ensuring compliance with technical documents and standards, and discussing projects with the project team.

Is NICET certification required for this position?

NICET certification is preferred, but not strictly required for the Construction Inspector/Observer role.

What specific work experience is beneficial for this role?

Experience with water piping, water treatment, water mains, water plants, as well as roofing and schooling projects is beneficial for this position.

What type of physical requirements does the job entail?

The job requires the ability to stand, climb, and walk continuously during an 8+-hour period, as well as the ability to climb ladders up to 20 feet with a 35-pound load and ride in man lifts for inspections.

Is a valid driver’s license necessary for this role?

Yes, a valid driver’s license with a clean history is required for the Construction Inspector/Observer position.

What kind of software skills are expected for this position?

Good computer skills are necessary, and the candidate should be able to learn related software used for documentation and reporting.

Is there any flexibility regarding the salary offer?

Yes, the salary or hourly rate may deviate from the published range based on factors such as experience, specialty, knowledge, education, geography, and related certifications.

Does H2M provide any professional development opportunities?

Yes, H2M offers professional development opportunities that include mentoring, peer reviews, and programs designed to enhance skills at all levels.

What benefits are offered to employees at H2M?

H2M provides comprehensive benefits that include healthcare and wellness programs, 401(k) retirement savings with employer matching, paid time off, tuition assistance, a student loan debt repayment program, and technology allowances.

Does H2M promote diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace?

Yes, H2M is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace, encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

H2M architects + engineers

Practical approach. Creative results.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1933
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

About H2M H2M architects + engineers is a multi-disciplinary professional consulting and design firm, proud of its long history of client service and consistent ability to meet tough architectural, engineering and environmental challenges head-on. Since 1933, H2M has helped design and build many communities: from treatment facilities to firehouses, from land surveying to road reconstruction, and from site assessment to remediation. Since the firm’s early roots, its focus has remained steadfast: to provide quality service with sound judgment and to serve as an honest professional resource to its clients. H2M offers a practical approach, with creative results. Our Services Initially oriented towards the planning and design of municipal infrastructure projects, H2M’s capabilities have since grown to include a full range of professional services, some of which include: architecture, planning, civil/site engineering, survey, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, sanitary engineering, environmental engineering, interior design, sports development, water supply management, wastewater management, full environmental services, industrial hygiene, solid and hazardous waste management and GIS/mapping. Our Staff H2M prides itself on the breadth of its comprehensive in-house service capabilities. With a diverse staff of more than 470 engineers, architects, scientists, planners, surveyors, technical and support specialists, H2M offers its clients the benefits of a full consulting network, saving them unnecessary expense and the challenge of coordinating many different teams to achieve a final product. Our Offices H2M has office locations in New York and New Jersey, with its headquarters located at 538 Broad Hollow Road in Melville, NY. The remaining New York offices are in New York City, Capital Region, Suffern and Westchester, while the New Jersey offices are located in Parsippany and Wall Township.