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Full-time
bachelor degree, associate degree
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts, Health savings account, 401(k) options
Posted 2d ago
Apply by Feb 6
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Construction Observer Manager will coordinate field inspections, interpret technical specifications, and serve as the primary liaison between project staff and contractors. They are responsible for enforcing contract documents, supervising testing procedures, and ensuring accurate documentation of field data and project progress.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience or an Associate's degree with 6 years of experience in a relevant field. Required qualifications include specific safety and environmental certifications such as AHERA and hazardous waste training, with a preference for INDOT prequalification.
Full job description
Shape the Future with DLZ!
At DLZ Corporation, we don’t just design infrastructure—we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.
Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.
DLZ Corporation has a Construction Observer Manager opportunity to develop a group and grow into a leadership role in Indianapolis, IN.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinate all aspects of field inspection.
Interpret specifications, working drawings, including submittals and shop drawings and convey intent to the contractor.
Liaison between project and field staff on all aspects of construction projects.
Enforce the contract documents.
Supervise the performance of all testing and sampling as required in the plans and specifications.
Coordinate the collection of field data as required by the plans and specifications or project staff.
Assure that field data obtained is accurate and recorded in a legible organized fashion.
Keep Project Manager apprised of schedule changes and work schedule problems. Work with project staff in charge of project on design changes, construction/contractor concerns and affected public.
Keep the client fully informed as to satisfactory progress through daily reports and scheduled progress meetings.
Review the report of daily installed construction quantities to review payment requests in terms of progress and amount completed to date.
Administer the release and regulations of the UST program (if required).
Administer the public health and safety requirements, and be fully trained in the proper safety procedures incurred while inspecting.
Administer the rules and regulations of AHERA program and meet EPA certification requirement (if required).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in applicable field with 3 years relevant experience, or
Associates Degree in applicable field with 6 years experience.
Proper certifications such as compaction, asphalt, concrete, aggregate or others.
40 hours approved safety training program to qualify for hazardous waste remediation clean-up inspection.
40 hours approved and certified AHERA EPA training for building inspector/management planner.
INDOT construction inspection prequalification preferred, or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months.
CESSWI certification or ability to obtain certification.
Investing in Your Future:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
Paid parental leave
Life & AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Wellness program with reimbursement benefits
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At DLZ, diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws.
DLZ is a family- and minority-owned engineering, architecture, surveying and construction services firm. We make it easy for community leaders to turn vision into reality by bringing integrated, in-house teams to every phase of delivery from planning and design through construction administration, surveying, inspection, and materials testing.
Our deep expertise and thought leadership help clients move forward with confidence. We build trusted relationships rooted in responsiveness, accountability, quality, and safety, and we tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of every project and community.
For us, it’s not just another project. We know that when infrastructure works, everyone thrives. We’re in this together.
Offices: 6121 Huntley Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43229, US
Full Service Architectural & Engineering FirmConstruction ManagementIndustrial SurveyingMaterial TestingCivil Engineeringand ArchitectureComplianceConstructionConsultingTransportation
DLZ is a family- and minority-owned engineering, architecture, surveying and construction services firm. We make it easy for community leaders to turn vision into reality by bringing integrated, in-house teams to every phase of delivery from planning and design through construction administration, surveying, inspection, and materials testing.
Our deep expertise and thought leadership help clients move forward with confidence. We build trusted relationships rooted in responsiveness, accountability, quality, and safety, and we tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of every project and community.
For us, it’s not just another project. We know that when infrastructure works, everyone thrives. We’re in this together.
Offices: 6121 Huntley Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43229, US
Full Service Architectural & Engineering FirmConstruction ManagementIndustrial SurveyingMaterial TestingCivil Engineeringand ArchitectureComplianceConstructionConsultingTransportation