Construction Observer

Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment?  Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement?  Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day?  If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.
Our Infrastructure Solutions business focuses on working with public agencies to solve challenges with our built infrastructure, improving the quality of life for all by helping people safely and efficiently travel, delivering clean water, and protecting public health. We partner alongside clients in all project phases, from planning through construction, on building roads, airports and water systems. Our focus is on the people we serve, and their success is our inspiration.
Foth is currently undergoing exciting growth in our Columbia, SC office.  We are seeking a team-focused and results-oriented Construction Observer/Inspector who is looking to be a significant contributor to the execution of multiple ongoing local aviation projects. Foth Infrastructure’s engineering team is the civil engineering consultant to the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) charged with providing civil engineering and construction solutions to a variety of challenging projects. All while minimizing impacts to their commercial and cargo clients, the traveling public, and the environment. Projects include improvements to a wide variety of airport infrastructure, including utilities, roads, taxiways, and runways. You will be integral in providing essential solutions critical to the future success of the airport. Our projects will challenge and reward you with many diverse opportunities to grow your career and technical skills.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide construction observation services with a specific focus on aviation needs
• Oversee and coordinate contracted services, including survey and material testing
• Document and verify adherence to project specifications (e.g., daily log, quantities, submittals)
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and project manager regarding project scope, timelines, and related project issues
• Coordinate airfield construction activities with associated representatives of the client, contractors, and regulatory agencies

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management
• Previous civil construction experience (e.g., paving, storm/sanitary sewer, watermain, earthwork/grading)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering or Civil Engineering
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software
• 3 years of experience in construction observation or equal combination of formal education and applicable experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free. About FothFoth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services.  Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 80 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity. Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients’ toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members. Foth’s commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients’ achieve their goals and improving the world we live in. Join our team and experience the Foth difference!