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We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

AECOM Water is actively seeking a Field Observer in Denver, CO. A field observer is a member of the ALSLR construction management Team that acts as the quality assurance for the Program’s Management. In this role, the field observer’s roles and responsibilities include:

• Conduct themselves with professionalism and composure to interact with client customers while representing the client.
• Work frequently with the public to successful complete tasks.
• Document all work being performed by the Contractor using electronic forms.
• Notify Field Supervisor of any concerns or problems encountered in the field.
• Take measurements to calculate quantities for the work being performed by the Contractor.
• Conduct and coordinate meetings with client customers.
• Able to enter confined spaces (crawls spaces) to inspect water service line connections made by the Contractor.
• Critically think and problem solve to resolve issues that arise from work.
• Utilize air monitoring equipment for personnel safety.
• Review and understand contract documents and specifications for the work being performed.
• Provide clear and concise communications to the Contractor and Construction Management Team.
• Responsible for monitoring conformance of quality, performance, specifications, contract documents, and/or code requirements by performing inspection duties.
• Perform daily field observations and maintains observation records.
• Participate in and create punch lists of work performed.
• Drive in and between various neighborhoods where work is performed.
• Review and disseminate contractor’s work schedules.

Physical Demands of Position:

• Occasional work weeks exceeding standard 40 hours.
• Minimal, but possible, off hour work (i.e., Nights and Weekends), to address emergencies.
• Ability to stand and walk for several hours per day (minimal sitting / desk time).
• Ability to climb or crawl to inspect low/high points or enter crawl spaces or basements.
• Ability to frequently lift objects of 10+lbs and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Ability to pass random drug test.

Work Environment:

• Routinely working in work truck/in field to review, complete, and submit daily reports through electronic forms.
• Working near construction equipment.
• Exposure to hot, cold, and wet conditions, fumes or airborne particles related to construction activities.
• High noise levels requiring hearing protection.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS + No experience
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years construction inspections/observation experience.
• Ability to drive and maintain a company vehicle.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Adobe or PDF X-change.
• Previous experience in public works or private utility inspection.
• ICC Plumbing Inspection Certified (P1 and/or P2) or ability obtain within 3 months of hire.

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The hourly range for this position is $18- $32.00
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.